Clear files swiftly: CM to officials

By Our Staff Reporter

Guwahati, June 4: Chief Minister Sarbanda Sonowal today directed officials of different departments to dispose off pending files immediately.

At a high-level review meeting held at the conference room at CM's Block here today, Chief Minister Sonowal asked the officials to clear pending files immediately in the interests of public service. "If there is any problem in clearing any file as per government rules, the people have the right to know. The officials must ensure that people coming to Dispur do not face any sort of harassment or inconvenience in the process of clearing of pending files," he told the meeting.

The Chief Minister directed the Revenue and Disaster Magement department to conduct a survey of all types of land to get a clear picture of the land status. Underscoring the need for toning up the Assam Accord Implementation department, Sonowal asked the officials to submit in detail the manpower and funds required for infrastructure development.

Sonowal held threadbare discussions with the officials of Char Areas Development and was keen to get first-hand knowledge about the schemes being implemented by the department for development of char areas. The Chief Minister asked the Welfare of Minorities and Development department to initiate steps in right earnest for Haj pilgrims to ensure a hassle-free pilgrimage. Sonowal also sought first-hand information from officials on the land status in bordering areas, border disputes, inter-state borders and intertiol borders.

The Chief Minister exhorted officials and employees to work wholeheartedly for the welfare of the people. "With high hopes and expectations the people have brought this new dispensation to power. It is only when the officials and employees work with utmost sincerity, will the government be able to deliver good governce. Good governce will help to raise people's faith on government officials and employees that they are always there to serve them," he added.