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Haryana Transport, Energy, and Labor Minister Anil Vij today conducted a surprise inspection of the Kaithal Bus Stand. During the inspection, he directed officials and staff to ensure adequate facilities for passengers at the bus stand. Vij emphasized the provision of drinking water, cleanliness, maintenance of toilets, and quality assurance of food items sold in shops at the bus stand.
He instructed the suspension of depot manager Sunil Kumar for inadequate toilet cleanliness and driver Monu for starting a bus by pushing it with passengers’ help. He also instructed an inquiry into workshop employees who sent a faulty bus for operation.During his inspection, Vij found the Vita booth closed and directed officials to collect samples for further investigation.
(SUBHEAD)On his way from Sirsa to Chandigarh, Vij stopped unscheduled at the Kaithal Bus Stand, where he noticed a bus being started by pushing it. After the bus was operational, the driver took it on its route. Vij also inspected the depot manager’s office and found staff absent from duty.
He later visited a food stall and questioned the quality of beverages and bottled water being sold. Dissatisfied with the vendor's responses, Vij called the food inspector and local police station in-charge to collect samples as per rules and regulations.
He then inspected a private bus, inquiring about its operational schedule and ticketing process from the driver and conductor.
The minister instructed the Roadways General Manager to inspect ticketing practices in private buses as well. Following this, he checked the condition of the public toilets at the bus stand and expressed dissatisfaction over their cleanliness. He directed Roadways officials to ensure 24-hour cleanliness and availability of water in the toilets.
Anil Vij emphasized his vision to make Haryana Roadways Number one in the country. He directed the Roadways GM to ensure that all necessary facilities are provided to passengers at bus stands. He remarked that just as the public does not forgive non-performance, there is no room for leniency under his administration. He also stressed the use of disinfectants like phenyl in toilets at regular intervals.
Speaking to the media persons after the inspection, Vij stated that he had instructed the suspension of two employees during the surprise inspection. Additionally, he had directed the collection of food samples as the quality was unsatisfactory.
Responding to media person's' questions, Vij mentioned that buses in poor condition were being repaired. He instructed officials to provide detailed reports on buses across the state. Addressing complaints about buses not stopping in Pinjupura village, he asked the GM to take necessary steps. Regarding the District Grievance Redressal Committee meeting in Kaithal, he said that it would be held on the second Friday of every month.