Summary Sharjeel Inam Memon said that payment was made five years ago to remove poles from the road in Sukkur, but the poles have not been removed till date.
KARACHI (Dunya News) - The Sindh government has demanded immediate relocation of utility installations that are hindering the construction and expansion of roads and urged federal government departments to fulfill their responsibilities.
Provincial Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said that public development projects are being affected due to the negligence of relevant federal agencies.
Compensation has been paid to HESCO and SEPCO for the relocation of electricity poles installed on roads, yet the poles are still not being removed from roads under construction.
Sharjeel Inam Memon said that payment was made five years ago to remove poles from the road in Sukkur, but the poles have not been removed till date. HESCO, SEPCO, K-Electric, Sui Southern Gas and other related utility companies will have to fulfill their responsibilities.
He said that the Sindh government is spending a huge amount of money on development projects, however, delays in transferring installations by utility companies are hindering the completion of the projects.
Sharjeel Memon said that electricity poles on the roads are obstructing traffic flow and causing accidents, while other utility installations are also affecting the construction and expansion of roads.
The provincial minister said that the failure to transfer poles and other installations despite payment of compensation is beyond comprehension, and the relevant institutions should make immediate progress in this matter.
According to Sharjeel Inam Memon, one of the main reasons for the delay in the Red Line project has been the delay in moving utility installations and poles to alternative locations.
The relocation of electricity, gas and other utility installations that hinder development projects is the responsibility of the relevant institutions.
He further said that the Sindh government is taking all necessary steps to complete the projects of public interest, federal utility agencies should also play their role so that there is no hindrance in the development works of the province.
The agencies concerened should immediately complete the transfer of poles and other utility installations installed on the roads.
