He was replying to A G Kodgi, Chairman of Third Finance Commission at a meeting to review the implementation of its recommendations held at the MCC here on Friday.
In annual progress report, it is said that the Corporation couldn't recover Rs. 4.14 crore of water bill arrears. In this Rs. 76 lakh bill of Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilisers Limited (MCF), Rs. 2.38 crore bill of Kannur Gram Panchayat are included.
Besides, Rs. 20 lakh bill of MESCOM and Rs 20 lakh bill belonging to various government offices have also not been paid to MCC.
Mr Kodgi urged the officials to disconnect the water supply for those who have failed to pay the bill on time.
Lancelot Pinto, Opposition leader of MCC raised voice against irregular issuance of water bill. He said that people complain about excess amount being charged due to breakdown in the metre. A G Kodgi suggested the officials to maintain the water metre properly.
He also suggested to the officials to take action against the display of advertisement in the city without taking permission from MCC.
483 posts vacant in MCC
Joint Commissioner of the Corporation Vijaya Kumari Shenoy pointed out that, of sanctioned 1168 posts, 483 posts are still vacant in Mangalore City Corporation.
She also said that as many as 1178 people in the city limits are shelterless. Deputy Commissioner has given 7.80 acres to provide shelter under flat system for these people and District In-Charge Minister has assured to assist the project, she said.
MP Nalin Kumar Kateel expressed his anger for officials for not fetching relevant files and documents with adequate information while attending the review meetings. For this, Mr Kodgi said all the officers should clear all the pending files within a week.
Deputy Commissioner Dr Channappa Gowda, Member of the 3rd Finance Commission Mahendra S Kanti, Mayor Praveen Anchan, Deputy Mayor Geetha Nayak and the officers were present at the meeting.
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