An official of the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) was suspended for poor sanitation situation, with the authorities warning of strict action against employees with "non-seriousness and indolent attitude" at work.
The Divisional Commissioner of Jammu, Sanjeev Verma, ordered the suspension of sanitary supervisor Sonu Gill over the poor sanitation situation in Kacha Talab area of the city yesterday, an official spokesperson said today.
Verma visited various areas of Jammu city and its peripheries to take stock of development works initiated by the civic body and the Power Development Department.
"Non-seriousness and indolent attitude at work will not be tolerated and strict action will be taken against erring employees," Verma was quoted as saying by the spokesperson.
The Divisional Commissioner also convened a review meeting with the senior officials of Power Development Department to assess the present scenario of electricity supply in Jammu.
During the meeting, he directed the officials concerned for daily reportage of activities to ensure accountability and make the employees more efficient, the spokesperson said.