Yamunanagar: The Municipal Corporation has intensified preparations ahead of Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini’s proposed visit to the city on November 15 for the Chhath Puja celebrations. To ensure that the designated route and event venue are clean, well-maintained and aesthetically presentable before the Chief Minister’s arrival, Municipal Commissioner Mahabir Prasad has assigned specific responsibilities to officers and field staff.
The civic body has divided the route into separate stretches and entrusted officials with the upkeep of roads, medians, footpaths and public spaces. The work includes removing roadside waste and debris, repairing damaged sections of dividers and footpaths, carrying out painting and beautification, maintaining greenery and ensuring that streetlights and electrical installations are in proper working condition.
The designated route covers the stretch from Rakshak Vihar to Panchayat Bhawan, Panchayat Bhawan to Kamani Chowk, Kamani Chowk to the Old Radaur Road flyover, and the flyover up to the programme venue. Junior Engineers have been assigned responsibility for the respective stretches, including repairs, painting, landscaping and improvement of public spaces.
Route-Wise Duties Assigned to Civic Officials
The cleanliness drive has also been divided into specific zones. Chief Sanitary Inspectors Harjeet Singh, Amit Kamboj and Vinod Beniwal have been assigned supervisory responsibilities for different sections. Harjeet Singh will oversee sanitation from Rakshak Vihar to Panchayat Bhawan, Amit Kamboj from Panchayat Bhawan to Vishwakarma Chowk, and Vinod Beniwal from Vishwakarma Chowk to the programme venue.
The officials have been directed to ensure the removal of garbage and construction debris from roadsides and adjoining areas, while maintaining proper cleanliness along the entire route. Separate responsibilities have also been assigned to Junior Engineers for streetlights, electrical equipment and other power-related arrangements. Horticulture and beautification work at the event venue will be supervised by a Junior Engineer.
Accountability Fixed for Negligence
Municipal Commissioner Mahabir Prasad has instructed all concerned officials to personally monitor the work in their respective areas and ensure that any shortcomings are addressed immediately. All preparations must be completed before the Chief Minister’s scheduled visit, with officials directed to remain available on site and coordinate closely with one another.
The municipal orders make it clear that negligence or delay in the assigned duties will not be tolerated. Accountability will be fixed on officials found responsible for lapses. The civic body has classified the arrangements as urgent and accorded them the highest priority.
The intensified preparations are aimed at ensuring that the designated route and Chhath Puja venue are properly maintained ahead of the Chief Minister’s proposed visit.
