Shiravane street lights will be repaired: Mundhe

Problems related to parking, street lights and garbage were discussed during the walk with the commissioner initiative of municipal commissioner Tukaram Mundhe on Saturday. Mundhe met residents at Chincholi pond in Shiravane.

Despite the rains, a large number of residents assembled at the venue. Mundhe also received complaints about sanitation, water supply, constructions, electricity, encroachment, health among others. He assured that the local issues will be resolved in 7 to 15 days while policy decisions will be taken where required.

“The major problems here as per what the residents complained about are streetlights not working, haphazard parking

and lack of parking space and unhygienic conditions due to garbage,”said Mundhe during his visit.

The commissioner ensured that the street lights will be repaired at the earliest and action will be taken against the contractor if he fails to fulfill his commitment.

Speaking about the parking issue, he said that the problem arises due to illegal parking in the area which is done by commercial vehicles.

“I have issued instructions to the traffic department to take action in the matter. If there is repeated breach of conditions, particularly by the commercial vehicles, we will have their licences cancelled,” he said.

“There is a growing parking issue in the city for which NMMC is taking urgent measures. The parking areas in commercial places are being opened up. Plan is also being readied for no parking zones, one way roads and parking plots .The residents need to cooperate with us,” he added.

Referring to the complaints of garbage, the commissioner said the problem arises due to the vendors in the area who sell vegetables.

“For personal and public health it is essential that garbage is segregated. Citizens should ensure that there is minimum garbage. They should not litter the roads or spit in the open,” said Mundhe.