GUJRAT:Deputy Commissioner Khurram Shahzad has directed administrative officers to ensure effective implementation of the Punjab government’s governance initiatives and achieve assigned performance targets within the stipulated time.
According to an official source, he issued these directions while chairing a meeting to review key performance indicators (KPIs) and governance initiatives. The meeting reviewed weekly targets and progress across 25 public service sectors.
The deputy commissioner directed the officers to ensure effective price control, daily inspections of tandoors and bakeries, and strict action against overcharging and the sale of underweight goods. He also stressed timely redressal of public complaints, improved sanitation, removal of encroachments and proper maintenance of roads, streetlights, sewerage systems and water filtration plants.
He further directed officers to ensure regular inspections of schools and hospitals and timely completion of development schemes, complaint cell applications, e-Biz requests and land management matters.
Emphasising the importance of field monitoring, he directed officers to improve their field presence, mobility and overall performance.
The meeting also decided to hold two meetings every week with price control magistrates, the Food Department, Punjab Food Authority and Special Branch to monitor prices, availability of essential commodities and public complaints.
Additional Deputy Commissioners Ahmad Haroon, Qurrat-ul-Ain, Farooq Azam and Ahmar Ali, Assistant Commissioner Gujrat Abdul Qadir Zarkoon and other relevant officers attended the meeting.