Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, October 14:- Anil Thakur, Vice Chairman of the Punjab State Traders Commission, today reviewed pending complaints of traders and shopkeepers in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar and directed the concerned officials to resolve them promptly. He said that the Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, expects around 8,500 shopkeepers to benefit from government shops currently held on rent under the ‘Meri Dukan Mere Naam’ scheme.
The review meeting was held in accordance with the guidelines of the Punjab State Traders Commission, which functions under the leadership of Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema. Speaking about the Commission’s role in resolving traders’ problems, Anil Thakur said that District Traders Commissions across the state had held around 800 meetings. During these meetings, approximately 7,000 complaints had been resolved, while around 1,000 complaints were still under process.
Issuing directions to officials from various departments present at the meeting, the Vice Chairman specifically asked the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), GMADA and the Department of Local Government to resolve pending complaints without further delay. He said that traders should not have to face unnecessary delays in getting their problems resolved.
He further stated that, based on the needs and suggestions that emerged during meetings held at the regional level, the Punjab Government had allocated Rs. 40 crore for improving local infrastructure. The funds will be used to improve street lighting, repair parking facilities and upgrade other essential local amenities. Each district has been allocated Rs. 2 crore for these works, which are targeted for completion by next month.
Ranjit Pal Singh, Chairman of the District Traders Commission, said that most of the complaints raised during the meetings had been resolved, while regular meetings were being held to address the remaining complaints.
Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal, participating in the discussion, assured the Vice Chairman of the Punjab State Traders Commission that pending cases would be taken up with the concerned departments to ensure their timely resolution.
Assistant Commissioner (General) Dr. Ankita Kansal, District Traders Commission Vice Chairman Tarlochan Singh Baidwan, Mohali Assembly constituency Chairman Akwinder Singh Gosal, Kharar Chairman Yashpal Bansal, Commission member Gaganpreet Singh from Dera Bassi, and other officials and representatives were present at the meeting.
