Sargodha: Deputy Commissioner Hussain Ahmad Raza Chaudhry on Tuesday reiterated a zero-tolerance policy towards overpricing, poor sanitation, waterlogging and encroachments, directing all field officers to remain active and ensure prompt resolution of public issues. He was chairing a meeting to review the implementation of the Punjab government’s public welfare initiatives.
The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner (Revenue) Ahmad Haroon, Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Ghulam Sarwar, all assistant commissioners, the chief officers of the District Council and Municipal Corporation, and officers from the Highways Department, WASA, Local Government, Civil Defence and other relevant departments.
Addressing the participants, the DC said providing relief to the public remained the district administration’s foremost priority. He directed the authorities to further strengthen price control measures and ensure the availability of flour, bread, roti and other essential commodities at officially notified prices. The meeting was informed that, owing to effective price control enforcement, Sargodha had secured the first position across Punjab in price control inspections, improving from second place in the previous month.
Appreciating the performance, Hussain Ahmed Raza Chaudhry instructed officers to continue daily inspections, take immediate action against violators and maintain uninterrupted efforts to provide relief to consumers.
He also emphasised the effective implementation of the Suthra Punjab Programme, directing WASA and other relevant departments to ensure visible improvements in cleanliness and drainage.