Jammu MC Commissioner tours city, listens to public grievances

Jammu, August 23

Days after assuming the charge of Commissioner of the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), Devansh Yadav conducted an extensive tour of several wards in Jammu South on Friday, focusing on health and sanitation activities being carried out by the Municipal Corporation and addressing complaints lodged on the JMC online portal.

During the tour, Yadav visited various areas, including Transport Nagar, Chhani Himmat and Trikuta Nagar.

“The tour also served as a platform for local residents to voice their concerns and suggestions regarding community development, thereby strengthening the relationship between JMC and the citizens. The Commissioner reaffirmed his commitment for improving the region’s infrastructure and vowed to implement the feedback received during the visit,” an official spokesperson said.

Emphasising the critical role of JMC in serving the citizens, he stated that it is the corporation’s mandate to ensure all necessary facilities are provided to the public in the best possible way.

Appealing to the public to segregate waste at their respective households and utilise the dedicated vehicles provided by the JMC for waste disposal, Yadav also urged them to refrain from dumping waste materials, including polythene, in the lanes to prevent blockages and choking of drains.

At Transport Nagar, he inspected a nullah where the protective wall had been eroded. In response, he ordered the installation of CCTV cameras to monitor and prevent the illegal dumping of vehicles, construction materials and waste. These measures will allow for the identification of offenders through their license plates and the imposition of fines, the official said.

During an inspection at Ward number 49, Chhani Rama, the Commissioner called for the demarcation of land to identify encroachments and instructed the relevant authorities to take necessary remedial measures to prevent overflow.

In Chhani Himmat, Yadav directed the cleaning of lanes and the removal of debris from drains to ensure public convenience. Additionally, he instructed the issuance of notices and the removal of unauthorised enclosures.

In Ward number 54, Yadav ordered the temporary restoration of the underpass and the protection wall of the nallah, prioritising public safety. He also ordered prompt action to address the issue of water overflow caused by blocked hume pipes on the main road, ensuring a swift resolution to prevent further disruptions.

A delegation from the Mohalla Welfare Society, Trikuta Nagar, met the Commissioner to raise their grievances. In response, he issued directives for the temporary restoration of the underpass and the protection wall of the nullah at Ward number 54, emphasising the importance of public convenience and safety. He also instructed the relevant authorities to immediately address the water overflow issue, ensuring quick resolution to avoid further inconvenience to the public.