Nagpur: Corporators in Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) have alleged that officials are

Nagpur: Corporators in Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) have alleged that officials are refusing to process files for minor development works unless they are accompanied by a standing committee letter. The issue has sparked resentment across party lines, with corporators preparing to raise it with municipal commissioner Vipin Itankar.

Corporators Challenge Bureaucratic Procedures for Sewage Repairs

Corporators have begun submitting proposals ranging from Rs1 lakh to Rs1.5 lakh for sewage pipeline repairs and other essential infrastructure work directly to relevant departments. However, they claim that officials are demanding a standing committee letter as a prerequisite for processing these proposals.

One corporator stated, “There is no rule mandating a standing committee letter for every proposal. Officials keep citing the committee, but when asked to issue the directive in writing, they refuse.” This situation raises concerns about bureaucratic hurdles impacting timely infrastructure improvements.

They said proposals costing up to Rs10 lakh have been pending for months. The issue has also irked BJP corporators, who, along with Opposition members, are seeking approvals for road repairs, sewage works, community hall maintenance and other local projects.