L-G asks DCs to keep eye on water, power issues

Reviewing the functioning of the DCs, he said they should adopt a people-friendly approach and ensure time-bound delivery of services

People store water on a hot summer day in Chanakyapuri on Wednesday. (PRAVEEN KHANNA)

Lt-Governor Najeeb Jung on Wednesday asked deputy commissioners (DC) to coordinate with various agencies the issues of water and power supply during the summer months and submit regular reports on civic issues in their districts.

Reviewing the functioning of the DCs, he said they should adopt a people-friendly approach and ensure time-bound delivery of services. “You must not forget that civil servants are meant to serve the people. You must treat this opportunity to serve the people as a privilege and lead by example and inspire your staff so that there is proper delivery of services to the public in your districts,” the L-G said.

He has directed the deputy commissioners to pay special attention to shortage of water and electricity during summer and to coordinate with government agencies to ensure that their districts are well-served and people are facilitated by their offices.

Jung urged the deputy commissioners to explore innovative solutions to problems in their districts, particularly those that they are likely to encounter in the summer months.

He also laid emphasis on field visits and instructed the DCs to review surveys of their officials and take necessary action based on ground reports submitted to them on issues within their districts.

He also urged them to conceptualise the ideal position of their respective districts and submit a plan to him within the next two weeks. The DCs have been instructed to develop a fortnightly format for reports on issues in each district, which is to be submitted to the L-G on a regular basis and followed by regular fortnightly meetings at Raj Niwas.

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