Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 14 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A Ok Sharma, throughout his September 12-13 go to to Varanasi, inspected waterlogged areas within the metropolis and directed officers to make sure speedy drainage of amassed water on a struggle footing.
During the inspection, Minister A Ok Sharma reviewed the waterlogging scenario.Â
A Ok Sharma expressed his deep displeasure and clarified that the general public shouldn’t face any inconvenience on account of waterlogging and that negligent officers can be held accountable. In this context, strict authorities motion was taken after severe negligence was found within the operation of the pumps on the Chaukaghat Sewage Pumping Station and the Goithaha STP.
Pawan Kumar Gupta, Executive Engineer within the Construction Division (Engineering/Mechanical), Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Urban), Varanasi, has been suspended primarily based on prima facie proof of significant negligence and indifference within the discharge of his official duties.
Along with the suspension, a disciplinary inquiry has been initiated towards him underneath Rule 7 of the Uttar Pradesh Government Servants (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1999. The Chief Engineer (Purchase), Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Urban), Lucknow, has been appointed because the ex-officio investigating officer.
Prima facie, it emerged that Pawan Kumar Gupta failed to arrange an motion plan, together with estimates, for the set up of the required gates/limitations to stop backflow of the river on the Chaukaghat Sewage Pumping Station and did not take the required motion in compliance with directions issued by greater authorities.
Furthermore, on September 3 and 4, 2026, the pumps on the Chaukaghat Sewage Pumping Station and Goithaha STP had been shut down. Due to the pumps not working on time throughout heavy rainfall, extreme load on the sewer traces occurred, resulting in waterlogging in low-lying areas of town, inflicting hardship and inconvenience to the general public. This negligence additionally affected the division’s picture.
Urban Development and Energy Minister A Ok Sharma had clearly said throughout his go to to Varanasi that negligence at any degree wouldn’t be tolerated in addressing public issues like waterlogging.
He directed officers to successfully monitor all pumping stations and drains for water drainage and to make sure speedy corrective motion wherever deficiencies or negligence are discovered.
This motion, taken in compliance with Minister A Ok Sharma’s directions, sends a transparent message that negligence, indifference, or disregard for the directions of upper officers in public curiosity work won’t be tolerated at any degree.
Urban Development Department is putting particular emphasis on guaranteeing accountability of officers, together with discovering a everlasting and efficient resolution to the issue of waterlogging in cities.
During the interval of suspension, Pawan Kumar Gupta will stay related to the workplace of Chief Engineer (Kanpur Region), Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Urban), Kanpur. He will probably be paid a subsistence allowance as per guidelines through the suspension interval. (ANI)