Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Assures Time-Bound Redressal of Public Grievances, Reviews Civic Issues

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**Residents Highlight Damaged Water Pipelines, Dilapidated Roads, Waste Management and Flood-Related Losses at Public Grievance Camp**

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RAJOURI, OCTOBER 14:- Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Dr. Devansh Yadav on Wednesday chaired a Public Grievances Redressal and Service Delivery Camp at the PWD Dak Bungalow, providing a platform for residents of Rajouri Municipal Area to raise civic issues and seek prompt intervention by the district administration.

During the camp, residents brought several public concerns to the notice of the Deputy Commissioner, seeking improvements in civic amenities and essential services. The issues included inadequate parking facilities, the need for a designated waste dumping site, replacement of damaged water pipelines, provision of a warehouse, restoration of public utilities affected by recent flash floods, relief for affected families and repair of deteriorated internal roads.

Dr. Yadav listened to the grievances and assured the participants that genuine issues would be taken up with the concerned departments for resolution within a stipulated timeframe. He stressed the need for coordinated efforts, effective planning and timely implementation of development works to improve the quality of public services.

The Deputy Commissioner also highlighted the importance of engaging young people in constructive activities and announced that a cricket tournament would be organised shortly to encourage youth participation in sports and promote a positive sporting culture in the district.

Emphasising the objectives of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, he urged the youth to actively participate in drug-abuse awareness initiatives and contribute towards building a healthier and drug-free society.

Addressing the growing concern over stray dogs in Rajouri town, the DC assured residents that appropriate measures would be taken to control the canine population. He also said that street vendors would be facilitated in obtaining the required licences, while vending areas would be regulated to prevent overcrowding and ensure smooth public movement.

The camp reflected the administration’s focus on strengthening public outreach and addressing local issues through direct interaction with residents. The Deputy Commissioner reiterated that coordinated departmental action would remain a priority for improving civic infrastructure and ensuring effective service delivery across the Municipal Area.

Among the officers present were ADDC Malikzada Sheraz Ul Haq, IAS Probationer Akash Garg, PO ICDS Harpal Singh, ACD Sheraz Chowhan, ACR Mohd Jahangir Khan, CPO Maqsood Ahmed, ACP Mohd Rafeeq, DDE Mohd Nawaz Choudhary, Executive Officer Municipal Council Rajouri Ashiq Rafiq Malik and other concerned officers.

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