Work shoddy, probe govt projects, demand villagers

Allege substandard material used in construction

Their complaints

• Residents of Mann and Raniwala villages complained about leaking water pipes
• Residents of Gaggar village complained about the pathetic condition of the community hall that was recently built
• In 2012, the then Muktsar DC Paramjit Singh found substandard material being used to construct toilets under the Sulabh toilet project

Archit Watts
Tribune News Service

Lambi, August 17

Residents of several villages here have approached the district administration, demanding that the development works in the region be probed. Though a lot of money has been spent on development works, the construction material used has been reportedly substandard.

For instance, the recently built waterworks in a number of villages are leaking. Villagers have accused the contractors of using inferior material and sought a probe.

Recently, residents of Panniwala Fatta village demanded that all development works carried out since 2003, be investigated. Similarly, residents of Mann and Raniwala villages complained about leaking water pipes.

The pathetic condition of the community hall at Gaggar village that was constructed a few years ago has also raised doubts about the utilisation of funds. Earlier, the road leading to the CM’s residence in Badal village caved in within a month after the project was finished.

Residents of Sham Khera village alleged the concrete streets in their village had developed cracks within a year of their construction.

In 2012, the then Deputy Commissioner Muktsar Paramjit Singh found substandard material being used to construct toilets under the Sulabh toilet project.

Sources said the departments concerned were yet to submit the utilisation certificates of a number of development works. The issue has been brought to the notice of the Deputy Commissioner.

Ramvir Singh, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Development), Muktsar, said, “If the panchayat or residents of any village have any complaints regarding development works, they can approach the district administration. I promise to look into each complaint and punish the guilty.”

Courtesy: The Tribune