Focus on modernizing revenue offices, ongoing dev works to enhance citizen services, promote efficient governance
SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, on Tuesday conducted an on-site inspection of ongoing construction works for key revenue infrastructure projects in the district, including the SDM East Office, Tehsil Office Khanyar and Tehsil Office Eidgah, as part of the administration’s focus on augmenting and modernizing revenue infrastructure to promote efficiency, transparency and improved citizen services.
The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Aadil Fareed; Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar; Superintending Engineer R&B, Shabir Ahmad; SDM East, Zubair Ahmad; Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Umar Gulzar; Executive Engineer R&B, Arif Hazari; Tehsildar Eidgah, Mohammad Iqbal; and other concerned officers.
During the inspection of the Revenue Complex for Tehsil Office Eidgah, the DC was informed that about 80 percent of the civil works have been completed. He directed the concerned officers to expedite the remaining finishing works, including development of the approach road and installation of chain-link fencing around the complex boundary, while ensuring strict adherence to quality standards.
Similarly, the DC reviewed the progress of construction works for the new permanent office buildings of SDM East and Tehsil Office Khanyar at Rainawari in the Shahr-e-Khaas area. He instructed the executing agency to ensure completion of both projects by May 2026, so that the facilities can be dedicated for public use at the earliest.
Emphasizing the importance of timely completion of revenue infrastructure, the Deputy Commissioner reiterated that these upgraded revenue complexes will significantly enhance public service delivery and provide improved access to revenue-related services for citizens. He further stated that the District Administration Srinagar is committed to augmenting and modernizing the revenue setup to ensure efficient, transparent and citizen-friendly governance.
Separately, the DC also chaired a comprehensive meeting at the DC Office to assess the progress of mega developmental projects and ongoing infrastructure works in the district, besides reviewing the status of estimation and Detailed Project Report (DPR) preparation for upcoming works.
The meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar; Chief Engineer SSCL, Abdul Qayoom Kirmani; Superintending Engineer R&B, Tatheer Manzoor; Superintending Engineer Hydraulic, Sajad Kawoosa; SDM East, Zubair Ahmad; Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Umar Gulzar; Executive Engineers of R&B, PHE, KPDCL, City Drainage, UEED and SMC; Tehsildar South; Tehsildar Shalteng; and other officers.
The DC was apprised through a detailed presentation on the project-wise status and progress of major infrastructure development projects across the district, including the 4-lane flyover from Dalgate to Parimpora Junction, Parimpora-Shalteng Flyover, Vehicle Under Pass at Moominabad, Panthachowk flyover, FOB at Children’s Hospital Bemina, Vehicle Under Pass at Nowgam Railway Crossing, and 4-laning of Boulevard Road from Nehru Park to Kralsangri.
The DC undertook a comprehensive assessment of the progress of ongoing works and identified key bottlenecks affecting the pace of execution. He also took stock of the status of utility shifting to ensure seamless and time-bound execution of the projects, directing all concerned departments to fast-track the process.
The DC further stressed the need for streamlined preparation of estimates and DPRs of new initiatives, underscoring that timely submission and approval of DPRs is essential for expediting project implementation. Emphasizing the importance of inter-departmental coordination, he called for enhanced synergy among all line departments to effectively address bottlenecks and ensure adherence to project timelines, directing officers to adopt a proactive and coordinated approach in resolving issues related to land acquisition, clearances and utility relocation.