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ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (APP):Deputy Commissioner (DC) Islamabad, Irfan Nawaz Memon on Friday presided over a high-level meeting to review the performance of all assistant commissioners and magistrates during the last 15 days.
The session focused on administrative duties, enforcement activities, and public service delivery across Islamabad.
During the meeting, officers presented reports on actions taken under the anti-begging campaign.
The DC reviewed the number of operations conducted, cases registered, and steps taken to discourage professional begging in public spaces. Officers were directed to continue daily actions in this regard and ensure visible presence in markets and busy areas.
Price control measures were another key agenda item. The DC examined enforcement figures related to price monitoring, inspections, and penalties imposed on violators. Officers briefed the meeting on checks carried out at markets, shops, and retail points. The DC instructed all officers to carry out daily price control operations to ensure compliance with official price lists and protect consumers from overcharging.
The meeting also reviewed actions against illegal petrol agencies and LPG shops. Officers shared data on inspections, closures, and legal steps taken against unregistered or unsafe outlets. The DC stressed that such operations must continue without interruption due to safety risks and public complaints.
Encroachment removal efforts were discussed in detail. The DC reviewed figures related to operations against illegal encroachments on roads, footpaths, and public land. The meeting also examined actions taken against stamp vendors and agents, with officers presenting enforcement data and compliance checks.
Briefings were given on actions against wall chalking, violations related to arms licenses, and operations against indoor sheesha cafes. Officers shared statistics on raids, notices, and closures carried out during the review period. The DC emphasized strict enforcement of existing laws in these areas.
A significant part of the meeting focused on the open door policy. Officers presented figures showing the number of citizens met during the last 15 days, along with the nature of complaints received and resolutions provided. The DC reviewed these statistics and expressed concern over gaps in citizen access in some areas.
The Deputy Commissioner directed all officers to strictly implement the open door policy. He instructed assistant commissioners and magistrates to ensure daily meetings with citizens and to address complaints on a priority basis. The DC stressed that public access to officers must remain uninterrupted.
Concluding the meeting, the DC Islamabad directed officers to ensure that all actions are taken on merit and without discrimination. He reiterated that daily enforcement against price violations and begging must continue, and that officers will be held accountable based on performance figures in the next review.
The meeting ended with clear instructions for continued monitoring, regular reporting, and consistent engagement with citizens to improve governance and service delivery in Islamabad.