JAMMU: Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), Dr. Devansh Yadav today undertook an extensive tour of Ward No. 61, covering Laxmi Vihar, Tomal Colony, Anand Nagar, Bohri and adjoining localities to assess the status of civic infrastructure, review ongoing development works and interact directly with residents to address their grievances.

During the visit, residents of Lane No. 4-A, Laxmi Vihar submitted a memorandum highlighting several long-pending civic issues, including inadequate and choked drainage, damaged internal roads, waterlogging during rainfall, irregular drinking water supply and the recurring flooding caused by the overflow at the confluence of the Muthi/Udhawala Main Nallah and the Om Nagar Nallah near the Tomal Colony Shamshan Ghat.

The Commissioner carried out a detailed inspection of the affected areas and reviewed the ongoing drainage improvement works being executed at various locations across Ward No. 61 and its adjoining areas. Emphasizing the need for timely execution and quality of works, Dr. Devansh Yadav directed the executing agencies to ensure that all works are completed within the stipulated timeframe while strictly adhering to prescribed quality standards.

Taking serious note of the grievances raised by the residents, the Commissioner issued on-the-spot directions to the concerned officers to initiate immediate remedial measures. He instructed officials to undertake regular desilting of drains, prepare comprehensive proposals for strengthening the drainage network, expedite the repair and reconstruction of damaged roads and formulate long-term measures to effectively mitigate flooding. He further directed the concerned officials to maintain close coordination with the respective departments for early resolution of issues relating to drinking water and power supply.

Reaffirming the Jammu Municipal Corporation's commitment to responsive, transparent and citizen-centric governance, Dr. Devansh Yadav assured the residents that all genuine public concerns would be addressed on priority. He reiterated that the Corporation remains committed to strengthening civic infrastructure, enhancing public amenities and ensuring a better quality of life for the people.

Senior officers and officials of the Jammu Municipal Corporation accompanied the Commissioner during the inspection. The Commissioner directed all concerned officers to ensure prompt follow-up and time-bound implementation of the instructions issued during the visit.

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