Raipur, Sep 10 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Thursday made it clear that collectors, superintendents of police and other senior officers will be held personally accountable if any building posing a threat to human life is found neglected under their watch.
Addressing a high-level review meeting through video conferencing from his official residence, the Chief Minister told divisional commissioners, inspectors general of police (IGs), collectors, superintendents of police and other senior administrative and police officers that the safety of students and citizens remains the government’s highest priority.
“Do not wait for an incident to occur. Identify potential hazards in advance and take effective action,” Sai instructed the officers. He directed immediate inspections and safety audits of hostels, paying guest accommodations, coaching centres, schools and large educational buildings across all districts of Chhattisgarh. Wherever safety deficiencies are detected, necessary corrective measures must be completed within a fixed timeframe, the Chief Minister said.
He specifically asked officers to assess the actual condition of old and dilapidated structures in schools, libraries, hostels and other public places. Buildings found to be in a precarious state or capable of endangering lives should be identified at once and appropriate action taken without delay.
CM Sai stressed that institutions housing children and students must strictly adhere to safety standards. He called for the development of a continuous monitoring system in every district so that risks are spotted and eliminated before any tragedy occurs, rather than action being taken only after a complaint or accident.
On another front, the Chief Minister ordered a coordinated state-wide campaign against illegal and adulterated liquor. Police, excise department and district administrations have been directed to form joint teams and conduct raids at places suspected of manufacturing, storing, selling or adulterating illicit liquor.
Special emphasis was placed on tightening surveillance along border areas and major transportation routes to stop the inflow of illegal liquor from neighbouring states. Officials were told to share intelligence regularly and take the strictest legal action against those found involved.
–IANS
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