Surprise inspection reveals civic mess left unaddressed
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Jaipur: A surprise inspection across various parts of Jaipur Municipal Corporation-Heritage and Greater zones on Monday revealed alarming civic lapses, from clogged drains and open garbage to crumbling buildings and encroached footpaths.
Senior officials from dept of local self govt (LSG) reviewed conditions at public places, markets, and roads to take stock of Jaipur's preparedness for the monsoon and general civic upkeep.
The inspection covered key routes and localities, including Statue Circle, Govt Hostel, MI Road, railway station area, Hasanpura Puliya, Khatipura, Jhotwara Road, and later extended to Greater zone areas like Vaishali Nagar, Gautam Marg, Vijay Dwar, Grenade Marg, and Gandhi Path West.
At several locations, unattended drains, illegal street vendors, and dangerously dilapidated buildings were found. Civic officials were directed to act immediately. Ravi Jain, principal secretary (LSG), said, "All drains must be cleared without delay to avoid waterlogging during the rains. Shops must have dustbins placed outside, and anyone violating this rule should face penalties."
Several old structures in residential and commercial areas were marked as dangerous. "Any encroachments around such buildings must be removed, and demolition should be carried out legally and swiftly," Jain instructed.
In areas where food vendors and shopkeepers were found violating cleanliness norms, spot fines were issued. "Commercial establishments that fail to follow hygiene standards should be penalised without delay," Jain said.
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- Time of India
Surprise inspection reveals civic mess left unaddressed
1 2 Jaipur: A surprise inspection across various parts of Jaipur Municipal Corporation-Heritage and Greater zones on Monday revealed alarming civic lapses, from clogged drains and open garbage to crumbling buildings and encroached footpaths. Senior officials from dept of local self govt (LSG) reviewed conditions at public places, markets, and roads to take stock of Jaipur's preparedness for the monsoon and general civic upkeep. The inspection covered key routes and localities, including Statue Circle, Govt Hostel, MI Road, railway station area, Hasanpura Puliya, Khatipura, Jhotwara Road, and later extended to Greater zone areas like Vaishali Nagar, Gautam Marg, Vijay Dwar, Grenade Marg, and Gandhi Path West. At several locations, unattended drains, illegal street vendors, and dangerously dilapidated buildings were found. Civic officials were directed to act immediately. Ravi Jain, principal secretary (LSG), said, "All drains must be cleared without delay to avoid waterlogging during the rains. Shops must have dustbins placed outside, and anyone violating this rule should face penalties." Several old structures in residential and commercial areas were marked as dangerous. "Any encroachments around such buildings must be removed, and demolition should be carried out legally and swiftly," Jain instructed. In areas where food vendors and shopkeepers were found violating cleanliness norms, spot fines were issued. "Commercial establishments that fail to follow hygiene standards should be penalised without delay," Jain said.
Time of India
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