Deputy commissioners’ conference bans sale of explosives and certain fertilisers for 15 days

QUETTA: A conference of deputy commissioners was held under Chief Secretary Balochistan Shakeel Qadir Khan. It reviewed in detail public welfare across the province, provision of basic facilities, speedy completion of development projects and the return of illegally resident migrants. The relevant secretaries, deputy commissioners and commissioners attended.

The Chief Secretary directed all officers to remain available at all times to serve the public. He told them to make their departments more active in resolving public complaints promptly. He said provision of basic facilities, including water, health, Education and roads, was among the province’s key priorities and should be made more effective.

Development projects and open courts

The meeting was told that 516 projects had been completed under the Monitoring and Evaluation Section. It was directed that monitoring be made more effective so that the remaining projects are completed soon. In the first and second phases of BSDI, a total of 4,047 development projects were started. About 90 per cent of them have been completed.

The meeting was directed to ensure collection of agricultural income tax, so that revenue is collected transparently and the financial capacity of departments improves. The Chief Secretary also directed strict monitoring to control the prices of food items, so that relief can be given to the public in an organised manner.

It was said that 53 open courts were held in the province last month, at which 953 complaints were registered. The Chief Secretary directed the officers concerned to resolve the registered complaints soon and to give the affected people timely answers.

Ban on explosives and prefab houses

A ban of 15 days has been imposed at the provincial level on the sale and transport of explosives and certain fertilisers. Officers were directed to ensure that safety rules and regulations are followed during this period.

The meeting was told that prefab houses for officers’ accommodation in various Districts are in the final stages of completion. This will improve service delivery and provide facilities for officers. The Chief Secretary directed that plantation be carried out at these construction projects, especially the prefab houses and government buildings, to promote environmental improvement, Tree Plantation and greenery.

The Chief Secretary stressed that the provincial machinery should work united for public welfare. He said a coordinated strategy should be adopted in every district to resolve public problems. He said timely completion of projects and transparency were important marks of government performance, and monitoring would continue.

Photo: courtesy DGPR Balochistan