Haryana CM orders, however companies don’t pay attention: Saini’s ultimatum falls flat; craters, sewage overflow & snarls persist | Gurgaon Information – The Instances of India

Gurgaon: Chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday requested companies to repair the stretch linking Dwarka Expressway and Umang Bhardwaj Chowk, which is riddled with deep craters, inside 24 hours. When TOI enquired about it with companies concerned, that they had one frequent reply — that is another person’s job. The street remained in the identical situation on Tuesday, when TOI visited it. Though the 4km stretch falls beneath MCG, HSIIDC was assigned the duty of redeveloping it final yr, contemplating upcoming International Metropolis mission close by. MCG mentioned the chief minister’s directions had been meant for HSIIDC and that the stretch was not beneath MCG’s jurisdiction. HSIIDC, nonetheless, mentioned it had not obtained any path to make the street pothole-free inside 24 hours. “Whereas we’re liable for redevelopment of this stretch, possession nonetheless lies with MCG, which is liable for day-to-day upkeep. Even after redevelopment, the street will stay beneath MCG,” an HSIIDC official mentioned. MCG mentioned the street had already been handed over to HSIIDC. “The CM directed that the street be repaired by way of HSIIDC, and their officers agreed to undertake the work. This street is not beneath MCG’s jurisdiction,” a senior MCG official mentioned. On Monday, the CM took cognisance of complaints concerning the broken stretch throughout a gathering of the district public relations and grievance redressal committee. He ordered that the street be made pothole-free inside a day and warned officers in opposition to negligence in public-interest works. He additionally directed elimination of encroachments. When TOI visited the stretch, one carriageway between Gadoli culvert and Umang Bharadwaj Chowk was closed, pushing two-way visitors onto a single lane and triggering snarls. The street was riddled with craters, and sections dug up for sewer work had not been restored. As companies dispute accountability, commuters proceed to face the implications of long-standing civic neglect. The scenario is worsened by sewage overflow spilling onto the carriageway and damaging the street additional. “Potholes are all alongside the street. Overflowing sewer water from Saraswati Enclave accumulates on this street and additional damages the floor. We now have been struggling for the previous a few years. Even after the CM’s order, authorities should not appearing,” mentioned Goutam Maiti, a resident. The stretch is a key method to International Metropolis mission, a 1,000-acre mixed-use growth close to Dwarka Expressway deliberate as a significant residential and industrial hub. Pataudi Highway is anticipated to change into an important hyperlink as soon as the mission is operational. On Jan 20, Haryana trade and commerce minister Rao Narbir Singh reviewed ongoing work, throughout which officers mentioned Pataudi Chowk–Umang Bhardwaj Chowk stretch can be developed by MCG, whereas Umang Bhardwaj Chowk–Dwarka Expressway stretch can be constructed by HSIIDC. “MCG will undertake the drainage work alongside this stretch. As soon as the drainage work is accomplished, HSIIDC will take up the restore and redevelopment of the street,” mentioned industries minister Rao Narbir Singh. “The street was final laid over 20 years in the past, and for the previous 5 years it was in full disrepair. Whereas the chief minister is issuing orders, officers on the bottom are doing nothing. Due to the negligence of officers, the get together’s picture is taking successful. All the stretch between Gadoli culvert and Umang Bharadwaj Chowk is just about unmotorable. On the very least, they need to make it motorable instantly, and redevelopment can proceed alongside,” mentioned a BJP functionary.