Peren, March 21 (MExN): Tening Village Council, on behalf of the people residing in Tening, has expressed dismay over the “total negligence of water supply by PHE department.” In 2013, the village council said, the department could cover only one month and the water supply was “completely cut off” for the rest of the months “due to their negligence in their duty.”
A press statement appended by the Village Council Chairman Ramga and Secretary Khenglu lamented that the officer-in-charge never gave a slight attention to the grievances faced by the consumers. However, the consumers continued to pay their water bills. The department concerned headed by SDO (PHED) is responsible as “they were never sincere and reluctant in their duty,” alleged the statement. “They come to office twice, thrice in a year.”
It further stated that the situation has worsened, adding, from January till date there has been not a drop of water supply whereas in the main sources, there is sufficient water for supply. In light of this, Tening Village Council has appealed to the highest authority to take necessary measures and make an alternative arrangement and take action against those who neglect their duty before the interference of the public. It cautioned that the Council will not be responsible for any untoward incident towards the department.
Last year, the Council stated, the department escaped with repeated excuses, “unfortunately there will be no further excuse this year.” The Council has decided to take appropriate action against those who are responsible, those who refuse the utmost need of the people, it added.
