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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, yesterday, gave stringent instructions to the senior officials, citing that if anyone is found to be corrupt or part of any illegal activity, then the deputy commissioner (DC) and senior superintendent of police (SSP) of that district will be held responsible.

 

The statement of the CM came after he met with all deputy commissioners of the state.

 

The Chief Minister also announced the establishment of a 'Mukh Mantri Sahayta Kendra' (Chief Minister Help Centre) in each district to assist people in getting their work done. He added that the development works were affected by the Model Code of Conduct.

 

CM Mann said that he gave instructions in the meeting to the deputy commissioners to ensure the completion of the pending works.

 

He also gave strict instructions to the deputy commissioners to ensure that no one should face any trouble in getting their work done in the government offices like 'patwari' in a district.

 

Mann said complaints had been received from some places that corruption was still happening at the lower levels.

 

"Being the chief minister, I gave strict directions that if any officer demands money or commission for any work and indulges in illegal work in any district then the DC and the SSP will be held responsible for this and on that basis, action will be taken," he said.

 

Mann said the state government is duty-bound to provide transparent, responsive, and effective administration to the general public.