e-toilets in Shahabad in need of maintenance

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e-toilets in Shahabad in need of maintenance

E-TOILETS were placed at many places in the town for the facility of the public in Shahabad but all of them are out of order. The municipal authorities though have followed the footsteps of other cities in providing the facility but failed to make an arrangement for its maintenance. These e-toilets are lying useless being an interruption on busy roads. The people around say that they had never availed the benefits of the facility because of poor maintenance. The manual toilets too are in deplorable condition. The authorities are requested to pay attention towards it and make arrangements for the public interest. Dr Ravinder Kwatra, Shahabad Markanda

People must follow Covid prevention guidelines

WITH reference to news report “58 fresh cases, one death in Panchkula” (Chandigarh Tribune, November 26), it was highly intriguing to learn that the Panchkula district reported 58 fresh Covid cases on Thursday, taking the tally to 8,454 and one death reported pushing the toll to 125. While every such unfortunate death counts, it also sounds quite unbelievable that most of these fatalities have been reported in patients with comorbidities. With 508 active cases, there is no room for any complacency. Sadly, a large number of city residents can still be seen blatantly violating the prevention guidelines. The Panchkula administration should, therefore, ensure strict implementation of Covid prevention norms and thus make efforts in containing the spread of the infection. Till the time a vaccine is launched, people must lower the guard and always follow the preventive measures as they are the only effective way to avoid contacting the virus by wearing a face mask and adopting social distancing. Kumar Gupt, Panchkula

UHBVN must rectify public notice

A public notice put up by the Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN) at its Panchkula-based Bill Collection Centre has wrong usage of Hindi words on it. The billboard incorrectly mentions two quite often used Hindi words – soochit and registered – on it. Since, Haryana is a known Hindi speaking state, such mistakes are least expected from the UHBVN. The city administration must take a note of this and take the needful steps to get it rectified at the earliest. SK Gupta, Panchkula

No streetlights in colony

THE Dharampur Colony area, near Shiv Mandir, Pinjore, lacks streetlights since long. The whole area lies under darkness and poses a threat to commuters. Lack of lighting on streets also increases chances of theft incidents. Though a complaint was submitted at the MC office, Pinjore, no action has been taken. The authorities must take a note of the situation and do the needful immediately. Ashwani Gogna, Pinjore

Public property defacement in Panchkula

THOUGH, the Municipal Corporation of Panchkula is entitled to initiate action against the violators under the Haryana Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 1989, it seems that the civic body is oblivious of its powers enshrined under the Act. Every nook and corner of the markets, roundabouts, electricity poles and walls are dotted with posters and banners by advertisers, political parties and religious bodies. This is not only defacing the city but also distracts the commuters. The MC must initiate action against the violators. Gopal Mittal, Panchkula