MARGAO
Margao Municipal Chief Officer Rohit Kadam has constituted a cell to look into the day-to-day affairs concerning solid waste management, Sonsodo plant, bio-methanation plant, IDC shed and the overall cleanliness in the municipal jurisdiction.
The Chief Officer’s order has also put in place a dedicated municipal engineer to look after Sonsodo and other issues relating to solid waste management. By the order, the Chief Officer has put his foot down and constituted the cell with reports saying that no engineer was willing to take charge of solid waste management.
A high-level panel, comprising the Urban Secretary, Director of Municipal Administration and the Managing Director of Municipal Administration, at a meeting held in late March last had recommended the appointment of a dedicated engineer to handle Sonsodo and solid waste management.
An order issued on Wednesday by Chief Officer Kadam has now put in place a dedicated cell with Municipal Engineer Grade II Vishnat Naik as the nodal officer. Members of the cell include Municipal Engineer Grade III Sajjan Gaonkar, Sanitary Inspector Viraj Arabecar and worker Damodar Metri.
The order states that the municipal engineer will personally visit all plants every day to ensure smooth activities are carried out at the plant. He will also coordinate with all sections in the municipality concerning the compliances of government or any court directions and also prepare draft replies.
The order further states that all supervisors of solid waste management will have to report to Sajjan Gaonkar, who along with Viraj Arabecar and the Supervisor, shall take action to maintain cleanliness in the municipality's jurisdiction.
Prakash Jamuni, Driver along with vehicle no. GA08N2666 Maruti WagonR will be at the disposal of the cell as and when required.
The order comes into force with immediate effect.
