Commissioner SMC chairs Introductory Meeting with all Municipal Officers

SRINAGAR, JANUARY 09: Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) Dr Owais Ahmed today presided over an introductory meeting with all Municipal Officers to initiate discussions on forthcoming strategies and initiatives aimed at enhancing the city’s development and ease of living.

During the course of meeting, Commissioner was briefed about each vital functions of SMC viz. Urban Planning, Enforcement, building permissions, Anti encroachment, Civil/ Mechanical/ Drainage works, Public Health, Sanitation, Solid Waste Management, Veterinary functions, Finance, Purchase and procurement, Estates, Birth and Death Registration etc.

Commissioner passed on directions to ensure time bound duties in a transparent manner and provide hassle free services to the citizens.

On building permission, Commissioner SMC directed concerned wing to facilitate building permission smoothly and issue permissions  in a stipulated time so that all the citizens applying for building permissions shall abide by law and proceed for obtaining Building permissions under law.

Similarly on Sanitation, the chair directed officials to improve and upgrade overall Sanitation in Srinagar city and go for repairing of street lights whereever required.

Moreover, to curb the encroachment activities and unauthorized constructions, the concerned wing were directed to remain vigilant and act under law.

Meeting was attended by all the Senior Officers of the corporation.