Panchkula secretariat’s dirty toilets & dangling wires raise safety concerns

Panchkula: Panchkula secretariat, which houses the offices of top officials including the deputy commissioner and deputy commissioner of police, is facing severe waste management and maintenance issues.
The front side of the building, from where officers enter and exit, appears relatively well-maintained, but the rear staircase of the premises is overrun with discarded items, including broken printers, abandoned almirahs, and speakers, creating an eyesore and an unhealthy environment.
The courtyard, located at the centre of the buildings, is littered with paper waste and has dangling cables and wires. The ground floor toilet is in a deplorable state, with water stagnating on the floor, making it difficult even to enter. Other toilets here are also in poor condition, emitting a foul stench.
"The lack of proper waste management and maintenance at the district secretariat raises concerns about the working conditions and health of the employees and visitors. It is essential for the authorities to address these issues promptly and ensure a clean and safe environment," said SK Nayar, president of Panchkula Citizens' Welfare Association.
"This is the office where people come to get their issues resolved, be it through officers or samadhan shivirs, but it is ironic that this place is facing such grave issues. If the officers cannot maintain their own buildings, how can we expect them to work for improving the condition of the city or issues of residents," he said.
When deputy commissioner Monika Gupta joined, she had promised to take stern action to improve the condition of the toilets and other facilities, but no significant changes have been made.
When contacted about the poor state of the premises, she told TOI, "I will look into the matter and direct officials concerned to take immediate corrective action in this regard."
Sandeep.Rana1@timesofindia.com
Panchkula: Panchkula secretariat, which houses the offices of top officials including the deputy commissioner and deputy commissioner of police, is facing severe waste management and maintenance issues.
The front side of the building, from where officers enter and exit, appears relatively well-maintained, but the rear staircase of the premises is overrun with discarded items, including broken printers, abandoned almirahs, and speakers, creating an eyesore and an unhealthy environment.
The courtyard, located at the centre of the buildings, is littered with paper waste and has dangling cables and wires. The ground floor toilet is in a deplorable state, with water stagnating on the floor, making it difficult even to enter. Other toilets here are also in poor condition, emitting a foul stench.
"The lack of proper waste management and maintenance at the district secretariat raises concerns about the working conditions and health of the employees and visitors. It is essential for the authorities to address these issues promptly and ensure a clean and safe environment," said SK Nayar, president of Panchkula Citizens' Welfare Association.
"This is the office where people come to get their issues resolved, be it through officers or samadhan shivirs, but it is ironic that this place is facing such grave issues. If the officers cannot maintain their own buildings, how can we expect them to work for improving the condition of the city or issues of residents," he said.
When deputy commissioner Monika Gupta joined, she had promised to take stern action to improve the condition of the toilets and other facilities, but no significant changes have been made.
When contacted about the poor state of the premises, she told TOI, "I will look into the matter and direct officials concerned to take immediate corrective action in this regard."