Lahore: Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Ali Ejaz on Wednesday visited Nishtar Tehsil to review cleanliness arrangements, desilting operations and overall administrative affairs. He directed the authorities concerned to immediately clear all garbage points and ensure prompt drainage of stagnant rainwater from low-lying areas.
During the visit, the DC inspected Gajju Mata, Halloki and adjoining localities to assess the ongoing sanitation campaign and post-rain response measures.
Chief Officer MCL Kaleem Yousaf, Assistant Commissioner Nishtar Muhammad Saleem Asi, representatives of allied departments and concerned officials of WASA accompanied him.
The DC was briefed by the Assistant Commissioner Nishtar and WASA’s Deputy Managing Director on the progress of cleanliness operations, desilting activities and administrative measures being undertaken across the tehsil.
Expressing dissatisfaction over the presence of stagnant water and waste at various locations, Muhammad Ali Ejaz directed the authorities to ensure the immediate drainage of all water ponds in Nishtar areas and remove every garbage accumulation point on an emergency basis.
He further instructed field officers to remain present on the ground and personally monitor cleanliness and desilting operations to ensure timely completion of the assigned tasks. The DC also directed all relevant departments to work in close coordination for improving administrative performance and delivering better civic services to the public. ‘The district administration is committed to ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness in every area of Lahore,’ he said, adding that he was personally monitoring all development and administrative projects to facilitate citizens and improve public service delivery.