Director General Karachi Development Authority (KDA) Altaf Gohar Memon conducted a surprise visit to various departments at the KDA’s main office in Civic Centre.
The press release issued by KDA stated that, During the visit, warning letters were issued to absent departmental officers on the orders of the Director General KDA.
It was learned that Director Land Asif Raza Chandio, Director Planning and Urban Design Shahabuddin Mangi, Director IT Jamil Ahmed, Director Administration Engineering Salmanullah Sharafat, and Kamal Siddiqui were issued warning letters for their absence during office hours.
Expressing displeasure over the absence of the Director IT and Director Land, the DG KDA emphasized that they should ensure their presence during office hours, stating that the absence of departmental officers during office hours is unacceptable and that there is no room for such unprofessional behavior in the Karachi Development Authority.
He further stated that no official action will be taken in the IT Department and Recovery Department on any file without the signature of the Director Land.
Steps should be taken to ensure that citizens do not face any difficulties during the holy month of Ramadan.
The sacred month of Ramadan is for all of us, but officers and employees must ensure their presence during office hours from 10 am to 4 pm.
During his visit to the Land Department, DG KDA Altaf Gohar Memon interacted with the citizens present on the occasion.
The citizens informed the DG KDA about their problems, upon which the DG KDA took immediate action and issued directives to the concerned officers to take urgent steps to resolve the complaints of the citizens.
He further said that unnecessary obstacles should be removed to expedite and improve official work.
In case of further complaints, departmental action will be taken against the concerned officer.
Later, during a visit to the Recovery Department, directives were issued to Director Recovery Behzad Amir Memon to explore new sources for increasing recovery and to take steps to improve administrative matters. Whereas, during a visit to the Finance and Accounts Department, he directed the officers of the Pension Department to ensure timely payment of pensions to pensioners every month, stating that no negligence or laxity will be tolerated in this regard.
At last, during a visit to the Estate and Enforcement Department, the DG KDA directed all officers and employees to ensure adherence to office hours and attendance.
During the visit, Member Administration Shakeel Siddiqui, Secretary KDA Arshad Khan, and other officers accompanied the DG KDA.
