Advisor Baseer Khan conducts surprise inspection of various power stations and installations
Advisor Baseer Khan conducts surprise inspection of various power stations and installations,Also visits various sites of power stations under progress
PRESS TRUST OF KASHMIR | JAMMU : Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmed Khan today conducted surprise visit to various locations in Jammu to inspect the working of various power stations/ installations to find out the availability of staff and follow up action on number of instructions issued in the recently convened meeting by him. He also inspected various power installations where work is under progress.
The Advisor visited various locations including Chak Bhalwal, Sujad pur Kothey, Marh and Bhagwati Nagar. He was accompanied by MD JKPDCL, Chief Engineer JPDCL; Executive Engineer and other concerned officers.
While inspecting the power installations and works at these location, he inquired about the technical specifications and reviewed the overall functioning of power stations including staff strength, status of faults, power schedules, functioning of control rooms, complaint redress mechanism and repair of transforms. He physically inspected the inspection books of various officers for ensuring transparent and efficient power scenario in Jammu region.
He directed the officers concerned to regularly conduct inspections at stations and review the power scenario, complaint registration and action taken report should be send to the higher authorities giving all the details without any fail. He emphasized on the better delivery system and said consumer satisfaction should be the objective.
He also directed that the power curtailment schedules, if at all to be enforced in a particular area, should be put in public domain beforehand so that people know about the power curtailments in advance and plan their activities accordingly. He also emphasized need for regular checks and actions against the power thefts.
He also directed to ensure that power is provided within schedule that is already made public without any interruptions and no unwarranted power cuts should be made. Efficient power supply is the right of people and should be provided.
He said that the Lieutenant Governor is personally monitoring the power scenario on daily basis and the government has augmented the infrastructure to ensure that the uninterrupted power supply could be provided to the consumers as far as possible.
He also stressed on the need of constituting teams circle wise for conducting inspections to identify the illegal connections and power thefts. He said strict action against the violators should be taken.
The Advisor directed the officers to engage local public representatives of rural and urban areas for taking feedback on power supply and the ongoing power projects.
He also instructed the concerned officers to complete all the ongoing works within 15 days. MD JPDCL assured that all the ongoing works will be complete within the fixed timelines.
also read : Advisor Baseer inaugurates Park at Palwan Akhnoor developed by Floriculture department
PRESS TRUST OF KASHMIR | JAMMU : Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmed Khan today inaugurated a park at Palwan Akhnoor which is developed on around 18 Kanal land by the department of Floriculture.
Commissioner Secretary Floriculture, Parks and Garden, Sheikh Fayaz; Director Floriculture, Jatinder Singh; Deputy Director, Executive Engineers, PRI members and locals were present on the occasion.
It was informed that the work was started in 2012-13 with an estimated cost of Rs. 152.50 Lacs on an area of 18 kanals of land. The park has various features like, round water body, walk way, garden benches, illumination system LED lights, Sprinkler irrigation system, dust bins, electric transformer etc.
He directed the concerned officers to ensure beautification of the temple shed which is in the premises of park. He also issued directions for planting trees for the shade on the boundaries of park.
Meanwhile, he also interacted with the locals, PRIs and listened to the grievances. The PRIs raised various concerns of public importance. The Advisor assured the local representatives and the public present on the occasion that all their genuine demands will be considered and action shall be taken on each in a time bound manner.
Commissioner Secretary informed the Advisor that all the ongoing works executed by floriculture department will be completed in four months. The Advisor directed the officers to maintain quality of work and emphasized on the overall beautification of the parks of such nature. The Advisor expressed satisfaction over the working of floriculture department and directed the officers to maintain the quality standards.
The Advisor also urged the public to maintain cleanliness of park and make use of the dustbins.(PTK).
