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Officials Face Action Over Gaya Water Shortage
29 Apr
Summary
- District magistrate conducted a surprise inspection of the water supply center.
- Showcause notices were issued to BUIDCO engineers for lapses.
- Orders given for round-the-clock staff to ensure uninterrupted water supply.
During an ongoing heatwave, Gaya's District Magistrate (DM) Shashank Shubhankar initiated a surprise inspection of the Singra Sthan water supply center due to mounting complaints about irregular service. Accompanied by the municipal commissioner and BUIDCO officials, the DM identified several operational lapses at the facility.
In response to these shortcomings, the DM issued showcause notices to the executive and assistant engineers of BUIDCO, demanding explanations for the deficiencies. Their salaries have been immediately withheld pending a thorough review of the situation. The DM also noted a non-functional sluice valve near the police lines and personally assessed water levels in an overhead tank.
Directing urgent corrective actions, the DM mandated round-the-clock staff deployment to meticulously monitor operations and ensure a consistent water supply throughout the heatwave. Emphasis was placed on ensuring adequate water pressure reaches tail-end areas during both morning and evening cycles, with strict action under disaster management norms threatened if improvements are not prompt.
