Collector annoyed over delay

Collector annoyed over delay
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Kattamanchi  Tank  is  only   the major lake  in Chittoor  city  which helps  a lot for preserving ground water levels in the  surrounding  areas  of   several colonies.

Chittoor: Kattamanchi Tank is only the major lake in Chittoor city which helps a lot for preserving ground water levels in the surrounding areas of several colonies.

Continuous water storage in the tank helps for availability of ground water for the effective working of bore wells. Unfortunately, sewage water from different parts of the city is diverted into this tank and the water has become polluted , emitting foul smell.

The Chittoor Municipal Corporation had earlier decided to develop the tank in all aspects with an estimated out lay of Rs.2.69 cr. ( non-plan grant). The then Forest minister B Gopalakrishna Reddy laid foundation stone for the beautification of Kattamanchi tank project on November 4, 2015. Then District Collector Siddarth Jain stated that the beautification works of the tank would be completed within six months.

MLA D A Satya Prabha exuded confidence that Kattamanchi tank would be developed as tourist spot. Boating facility and auditorium were also planned at the site. However, it is regretted that no effort was made to develop the tank during the last two and half years.

It is learnt that the contractor of the beautification project had misused the funds resulting undue delay to take up the works, it is felt. District Collector P S Pradyumna made a surprise visit to Kattmanchi tank on Monday along with Chittoor MLA D A Satya Prabha, Mayor K Hemalatha and Municipal Commissioner Obulesh.

Expressing his dissatisfaction over the lapses of the authorities for not taking proper steps to take up the beautification works of the tank for the last more than two years , Collector instructed the Municipal Commissioner to take immediate steps for completing the task in 30 days. `` When the earmarked budget provision for the said work has already been done, what is the meaning in neglecting it “ the Collector regretted.

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