DC Poonch reviews status of work on NH-144A, R-T-S road projects

Excelsior Correspondent
POONCH, Jan 3: A review meeting was held today under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma to discuss issues related to NH-144A and R-T-S road works as per the scheduled agenda.
All agenda points were discussed in detail and were duly cleared by the Deputy Commissioner.
The Deputy Commissioner took a serious view of delays affecting Highway project progress. He ordered immediate clearance of the acquired Right of Way (RoW). The DC categorically directed to initiate action against non-compliance by agencies/individuals.
Further, the concerned departments were asked to expedite shifting of utilities along NH-144A to avoid any hindrance to ongoing and proposed works.
The Deputy Commissioner also issued strict instructions for demolition and removal of obstructing structures at Kala-Nallah on the R-T-S Road, emphasizing that no obstruction hampering road construction and public safety will be tolerated.
The concerned departments were asked to ensure time-bound compliance of the directions issued failing which accountability will be fixed as per rules.