New Delhi [India], March 22 (ANI): Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma on Friday said that he ordered the transfer of an official who 'seemed drunk' during the inspection of Tri Nagar Assembly constituency.

'I have ordered the transfer of one official who seemed drunk... We don't like to take action against the officials, so it would be better if they worked properly,' Parvesh Verma said.

During the inspection of the Tri Nagar Assembly constituency, Verma directed the officials use the required number of cleaning machines to clean all sewer lines before the monsoon.

'I am feeling bad that the locals are saying that no work has been done here in the last 10 years. I have directed all the officials to use the required number of machines... We are providing a cleaning machine in every constituency so that all sewer lines are cleared before the monsoon begins,' Verma said.

Verma has also ordered the suspension of a Public Works Department (PWD) executive engineer on Friday for neglecting the maintenance work of the drains along NH 9 (Service Lane), also known as NH 24.

Delhi government officials have become 'thick-skinned' in the past 10 years, Verma said on Friday.

'PWD is responsible for maintaining these drains, but the situation on the ground tells a different story. I have ordered the suspension of the engineer accountable for this negligence. There will be no tolerance for inefficiency,' said Minister Verma.

Expressing his disappointment, the minister said, 'Officials are supposed to ensure basic upkeep, yet the condition on the ground is unacceptable. Regular monitoring and swift action are necessary to maintain Delhi's infrastructure.'

He has issued a stern warning to all senior PWD officials, making it clear that those failing in their responsibilities will face strict disciplinary action.

'Delhi deserves world-class roads and infrastructure. Officers must take ownership of their duties. Those who do not comply will be held accountable,' he asserted.

The PWD has now made it compulsory for all field officials, including junior engineers, assistant engineers, and executive engineers, to conduct daily road inspections and submit reports along with pictures via the PWD e-monitoring app.

The department has taken serious note of the fact that officials have failed to report potholes, broken footpaths, encroachments, and other road defects. It has been observed that PWD field engineers are not even using the mandated e-monitoring system--a lapse that will no longer be tolerated. (ANI)