Cleaning work in the Khalbara BSUP area was halted for four days; a show-cause notice was issued, and if a satisfactory response is not received, the contract will be canceled.

Raipur. The Municipal Corporation has taken action against a contractor for negligence in the sanitation system in Raipur. Zone 9 Commissioner Hitendra Yadav has imposed a fine of 10,000 rupees on Messrs. Nawaz Enterprises for suspending cleaning work in the Khalbara BSUP area for four consecutive days without prior notice. The corporation has issued a show-cause notice to the contractor and requested a written response.

According to the Municipal Corporation, cleaning work in the Khalbara BSUP area of ​​Ward 8 was halted from October 20th to 23rd. During this time, the contractor neither obtained permission to stop work nor informed the corporation. This affected the area's sanitation system.

Instructions to improve the system within 24 hours

Following the incident, the Zone 9 Health Department directed the contractor to appear before the Zone Commissioner and provide a written explanation. They were also asked to immediately resume cleaning work and improve the situation within the next 24 hours.

The corporation has deemed this action by the contractor as negligence and a violation of the terms of the contract. According to officials, the disruption of cleaning work for so long without notice could cause inconvenience to local residents.

If no response is received, the contract will be cancelled.

The Municipal Corporation has clarified that if the contractor's response is not satisfactory, further action will be taken as per the rules, including the cancellation of the contract.

The municipal administration has instructed sanitation contractors to adhere to instructions and contract terms. Officials say that ensuring regular cleaning in the city is essential and that action will be taken against those who neglect this.