Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SP)

Mangaluru, Mar 18: Deputy commissioner (DC) of Dakshina Kannada district, Dr Rajendra K V, has issued instructions to the concerned to execute development works under the Smart City Project quickly without creating problems for the general public.

He was speaking after presiding over a preliminary meeting about the resumption of Smart City Project development works. "The high court has given permission to restart the suspended works under the scheme. The engineers have to take steps to complete the works within the stipulated time in addition to collecting raw materials needed for their contract work," he stated.

"As many as 31 works were taken up under. Those words which have covered 90 percent work, have to be completed immediately. The remaining works should be completed before the monsoon begins. In case of works undertaken after blocking the traffic, works should be taken up by assigning work to different batches of workers during the day and night. Only if such measures are taken, works can be completed faster," he felt.

He noted that Smart City works have created inconveniences for the general public. He wanted those executing different works like smart city, GAIL India gas pipeline, underground drainage, drinking water works etc to coordinate with one another in order to obviate the need to block the roads. He said that scattering of things like pipes and other materials at the work spot creates problems for the smooth movement of people. Therefore, he advised the officials to properly stock the materials. "Once the works are completed, the areas should be brought back to normalcy. Traffic diversions etc should be done with police involvement. If the contractors suspend works, the district administration should be informed," he stated.

Probationary IAS officer Mona Roth, Mangaluru Urban Development Authority commissioner Dinesh Kumar, and managing director of Smart City Ltd Prashanth Mishra, were present.