CM orders crackdown on illegal slums

Joshi said all ward officers who don8217;t take action against such illegal slums will be held responsible and will have to face disciplinary action. Regarding non-issuance of occupation certificates to numerous buildings, which were therefore not given water connections and other amenities, Joshi said a decision will be taken in the next 15days. He said the cabinet will soon decide on the issue of letting MLAs use their development funds for repairs to old buildings.

Joshi reiterated his government8217;s committment to solve the problem of dilapidated buildings in the city by January 1, 1999 by implementing various measures recommended by the Sukhthankar committee.

Joshi said instead of demolishing some unauthorised buildings, the government was considering taking over the same for its office use.