Prayagraj: With preparations for Magh Mela 2027 gaining momentum, divisional commissioner Dr Lokesh M inspected key sewage, sanitation and waste-management facilities in the city and directed officials to ensure that all related works are completed within the stipulated time.During the inspection of a 32 million litres per day (MLD) main pumping station under Salori Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), he ordered a penalty of around Rs 5.50 crore on the agency executing the work for delayed construction.The pumping station, being constructed under Namami Gange funding, was scheduled to be completed by Aug 2025. However, the project remains incomplete even after around 15 months beyond the deadline. Expressing strong displeasure over the delay, Dr Lokesh directed the project manager to impose a penalty equivalent to 5% of the project cost on the executing agency, HNB Maharashtra, as per the terms of the contract.Under the revised schedule, the deadline for the completion of main pumping station work has now been fixed as Dec 20, after which its trial run will begin. The 32 MLD facility is an important component of the sewage infrastructure and its timely completion is being monitored ahead of the mela.The commissioner also inspected the coastal road constructed near Nagvasuki Temple during Mahakumbh 2025 and the Municipal Corporation’s garbage collection and transfer station at Saidabad. Large quantities of garbage were found accumulated at both locations, with waste not being removed and disposed of in time. He expressed displeasure over the situation and directed Municipal Commissioner Sai Teja to fix responsibility for the lapses.Following the inspection, the municipal commissioner ordered explanations from the concerned zonal sanitary officer and sanitation and food inspector. He also directed suspension of the supervisor responsible for the area for negligence.He directed officials to ensure effective and timely arrangements for sewerage, sanitation and garbage disposal ahead of Magh Mela 2027, stressing that negligence at any level would not be tolerated.
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