City activists in Ludhiana have once again approached the National Green Tribunal (NGT) seeking a regulatory mechanism to address the issue of illegal felling of trees. The activists are urging the chief secretary of Punjab to issue a policy to penalize offenders and impose fines. They are also calling for the enumeration of trees under the jurisdiction of various development authorities.
Residents of Ishar Nagar in Ludhiana are irked by the poor quality of road work. The road in the area has worn away within three months of construction. They have written complaint letters to the CM and principal secretary of local bodies department, demanding a vigilance inquiry. The residents allege collusion between municipal officers and the contractor. They want action against the erring officials and contractor to prevent further loss to the government exchequer.
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