Jammu, Feb 28: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary cautioned of strict action against the use of substandard material or poor execution of works under the Public Works Department across Jammu and Kashmir & reiterated government’s zero-tolerance policy against quality compromise.
Chairing a high level review meeting, the Deputy CM assessed the overall functioning, zone-wise physical and financial performance of the department in all districts of the Union Territory.
He underscored strict adherence to quality benchmarks in all ongoing and upcoming projects, asserting that there would be no tolerance for substandard execution, delays or administrative lapses.
He directed the officers to ensure close supervision and timely completion of works.
He added that delays in completion will invite strict action, including blacklisting of contractors and accountability of the concerned officers responsible for lapses.
Expressing concern over slow tendering and low expenditure in certain sectors, the Deputy CM directed the officers to ensure 100 per cent utilization of allocated funds by the end of March, cautioning that negligence would be viewed seriously.
He strongly discouraged abnormally low bidding and subletting of contracts, terming such practices detrimental to quality, transparency and timely execution of projects.
Choudhary also instructed that fresh tendering should not be undertaken without proper justification and prior approval from the competent authority.
To enhance accountability and transparency, Choudhary directed the field officers to maintain proper movement registers and conduct regular site inspections.
The officers posted in far-flung areas were instructed to mark attendance through geo-tagging to strengthen monitoring mechanisms and work culture.
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