Kurnool Municipal Commissioner Takes Action Against Sanitation Negligence
KMC chief orders action against negligent sanitation officials
The Hindu
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Challa Obulesu, the Commissioner of Kurnool Municipal Corporation, has ordered show-cause notices for negligent sanitation officials and wage cuts for tardy staff. He emphasized stricter inspections and mandated cleanliness measures, including the installation of dustbins by traders and cleaning operations along the Tungabhadra river.
- 01Commissioner Challa Obulesu is taking a firm stance against negligence in sanitation duties.
- 02Show-cause notices will be issued to negligent sanitation secretaries.
- 03Wages for nine tardy sanitation staff members will be cut.
- 04Traders are required to install dustbins outside their shops to avoid fines.
- 05Cleaning operations will be conducted along the Tungabhadra river.
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On Thursday, Challa Obulesu, the Commissioner of Kurnool Municipal Corporation (KMC), took decisive action against negligence in sanitation operations. Following an inspection of the muster rolls for Sanitation Division – II and sanitation activities in Wards 4 and 5, he directed that show-cause notices be issued to sanitation secretaries who fail to meet their responsibilities. Additionally, he ordered wage deductions for nine sanitation staff members who reported late for duty. Obulesu announced plans for afternoon inspections to ensure accountability, stating that any employee who signs the muster roll without attending work would face severe consequences, including potential termination. Furthermore, he initiated cleaning operations along the Tungabhadra river near Rambhotla temple and mandated that newly constructed community toilets in Mangaligeri be cleaned for public use. During his inspections, he also addressed sanitation issues in the King Market area, instructing traders to install dustbins outside their shops, with fines imposed for non-compliance.
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These measures aim to improve sanitation standards in Kurnool, enhancing public health and cleanliness.
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