New Delhi [India], May 8 (ANI): Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Monday slammed the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) for not addressing any of the considerations raised by him, substantively after his go to to the Wazirabad Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and its feeder pondage space, learn an official launch.
According to the discharge, Delhi LG, V.Okay. Saxena had written to Chief Minsiter Arvind Kejriwal, after his go to to the Wazirabad Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and its feeder pondage space on March 9, flagging the pathetic and unhygienic situations on the website.
The DJB in its report dated April 6, has neither addressed the difficulty of the standard of water being equipped from the Wazirabad and Chandrawal WTPs, nor has it submitted any quick plan for the desilting of the pondage space supplying uncooked water to those WTPs. It has additionally not detailed any motion that it intends to take towards the erring officers, said the releaseReacting to the report submitted by the DJB by way of the Chief Secretary to whom a replica of the word written to the CM had been marked, Saxena famous that instructions talked about in his word weren’t addressed within the precise letter and spirit.
“I have perused the submissions on pre-pages and at the outset deem it appropriate to observe that the shortcomings and directions mentioned in my note have not been addressed in actual letter and spirit,” he famous.
“Despite my clear direction to expedite the de-silting or cleaning of the Pondage area at Wazirabad Barrage, the timelines drawn not only reflect a lack of urgency but also do not fix accountably upon those concerned. There is also no mention of the plans for upgradation of the WTP, which was desired to be taken on priority,” he added.The LG in his earlier word to the Chief Minister on March 11, after his go to to the WTP and the pondage space search pressing intervention from CM Kejriwal into the state of affairs prevalent at WTP and the feeder Pondage space.
“It is with a sense of deep distress that I seek your urgent intervention into the state of affairs prevalent at the Wazirabad Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and the feeder pondage area at Wazirabad Barrage, that feeds the Wazirabad WTP and the Chandrawal WTP,” he mentioned.Seeking clear solutions and actions, Saxena underlined the standard and sort of water equipped to the individuals of Delhi and mentioned that they’re enjoying with the well being of Delhi individuals by supplying them with contaminated water.
Saxena mentioned, “It would be pertinent here to ask in the interest of Delhi, as to, What kind of water is being supplied to the people of Delhi? What is its quality and is it really potable? Aren’t we playing with the health and life of the people of Delhi by supplying them with contaminated water?””Is this justified within the National Capital of the nation? Can Delhi afford to lose out on 9,12,500 million gallons of water solely as a result of DJB didn’t desilt/clear its storage ponds? questioned Delhi LG.
Saxena additional additionally demanded strict motion towards the officers for gross dereliction of obligation and felony misconduct.
He mentioned, “In view of the above, while the immediate starting of desilting/cleaning of the pond area and upgradation of the WTP needs to be undertaken, it would also be essential that strict action is initiated against officials responsible for this gross dereliction of duty and criminal misconduct.””It is also recommended that visits aimed at supervision and monitoring be undertaken on a regular basis by authorities so as to identify shortcomings and rectify the same in a concurrent manner,” he added.However, regardless of the urgency of the difficulty that concerned the menace to the well being and lives of lakhs of individuals depending on water provide from the Wazirabad and Chandrawal WTPs, the Action Taken Report by the DJB has been discovered to be extraordinarily shoddy and perfunctory, and doesn’t even tackle the fundamental points aside from not fixing accountability and taking motion towards the responsible officers. The LG has accordingly written in his word to the Chief Secretary, “It is again emphasised that providing potable drinking water of adequate standard to the Citizens of Delhi is the foremost responsibility of DJB, which should never be compromised. Any dereliction in this regard should be immediately identified and exemplary action should be initiated against the erring officers/officials.””However, from the conclusions/ suggestions/ actions proposed in the instant report, it is discerned that my concerns have not received the expected response. The reasoning adduced in respect of the grave lapses observed during my inspection is unacceptable to say the very least,” he added.Demanding motion towards the erring officers, the LG has famous, “I am of the considered view that major penalty proceedings are required to be initiated against all the officers named in the report submitted by DJB.””Further, the role of other officers who were issued memorandums be re-examined to ascertain any negligence on their part and action be taken,” he added.
He has additionally requested for an Action Taken Report on the matter to be furnished to him inside 15 days. (ANI)