USTA MUHAMMAD | Deputy Commissioner Usta Muhammad Muhammad Ramzan Palal has warned that contractors failing to meet construction standards or project deadlines will face action under the relevant rules, including possible reassignment of their projects if performance does not improve after formal notices.
Usta Muhammad deputy commissioner reviews BSDI projects, raises concerns over Safe City cameras and orders action on public complaints and illegal watercourses
Chairing a District Coordination Committee meeting, Palal reviewed development schemes under the Balochistan Special Development Initiative (BSDI), drainage infrastructure, law and order, civic services and public grievances.
Poor Performance on Development Projects Will Invite Action: DC Palal
Officials raised concerns over a proposed drainage project along both sides of the Khanpur Distributary, citing risks to underground gas pipelines, watercourses and PTCL infrastructure, as well as insufficient funding.
The meeting discussed the possibility of using available funds for road improvements along Jinnah Road and the route from the Judicial Complex to Hajwani Bypass Road. No final decision on reallocating the funds was reported.
The deputy commissioner also expressed dissatisfaction with the condition of cameras installed under the Safe City project and directed departments to strengthen security coordination, traffic management and action against encroachments, drug trafficking and begging.
He instructed the Irrigation Department to submit comprehensive details of unauthorized watercourses along the Kirthar Canal, including water usage and beneficiaries, to help address illegal withdrawals and ensure fair distribution.
Responding to complaints about drinking water shortages, Palal directed the assistant commissioner and Public Health Engineering officials to inspect affected areas and take corrective measures.
He also sought progress reports on delayed building and drainage projects, directing officials to identify bottlenecks and ensure timely completion.
The meeting further reviewed seminary registration, wheat hoarding and profiteering, and the implementation of decisions taken during public grievance hearings.
Palal emphasized that development quality, accountability and timely public service delivery would remain priorities, warning that negligence by officials or contractors would not be tolerated.
