COIMBATORE: The special function cars, formed under the Smart City Mission to put in force tasks, lacks determination making powers in Tamil Nadu. As consistent with the Smart City Mission pointers, SPVs must serve as independently from the federal government and put in force the undertaking. But the SPV formed by means of the Coimbatore Corporation can neither sanction bigger tasks nor approve proposals. Delay in getting a nod from the state executive and hindrance from the political heads have behind schedule the tasks, an legit mentioned.
"As per the smart city mission guidelines, the board of directors of SPV should be entitled with power to take independent decisions. But the Tamil Nadu government has passed an order stating that only projects below Rs 6 crore can be sanctioned by the commissioner of municipal administration. For projects above this estimate, sanctions need to be obtained from various departments and the state high power committee. That delays the project," mentioned a senior company legit.
An legit mentioned it took them a 12 months to get popularity of some tasks. "There is no independence. It becomes difficult to implement every project when we have to run from pillar to post for approvals and sanctions," mentioned the legit, including that Surat and Pune have been upper ranked as they worked independently.
The Coimbatore Corporation has not even appointed an independent chief executive officer and independent board of directors within the SPV. "We have sent recommendations to the state government and await approval," mentioned an legit. Regarding the CEO put up that was once created mainly so that political interference is avoided, the politicians tried to employ their family members to run the display. After that was once stopped after a social media campaign, the officials mentioned that the city company commissioner would serve as as CEO. The put up remains with him and can change into vacant once he gets transferred. "If the SPV has not been established as per norms, it is difficult to monitor projects for a period of five years and ensure they are continued for the coming years," mentioned an activist.
A senior legit on the state executive mentioned that the problem of presidency nod was once raised by means of the ministry of housing and concrete affairs as neatly within the meetings.
"He has promised to write to the state governments to ensure that the SPVs were empowered to take independent decisions. The SPV is supposed to work independently without the interference of the state government. The matter is under discussion and we expect new guidelines and clarifications on this matter soon," mentioned the legit.
"As per the smart city mission guidelines, the board of directors of SPV should be entitled with power to take independent decisions. But the Tamil Nadu government has passed an order stating that only projects below Rs 6 crore can be sanctioned by the commissioner of municipal administration. For projects above this estimate, sanctions need to be obtained from various departments and the state high power committee. That delays the project," mentioned a senior company legit.
An legit mentioned it took them a 12 months to get popularity of some tasks. "There is no independence. It becomes difficult to implement every project when we have to run from pillar to post for approvals and sanctions," mentioned the legit, including that Surat and Pune have been upper ranked as they worked independently.
The Coimbatore Corporation has not even appointed an independent chief executive officer and independent board of directors within the SPV. "We have sent recommendations to the state government and await approval," mentioned an legit. Regarding the CEO put up that was once created mainly so that political interference is avoided, the politicians tried to employ their family members to run the display. After that was once stopped after a social media campaign, the officials mentioned that the city company commissioner would serve as as CEO. The put up remains with him and can change into vacant once he gets transferred. "If the SPV has not been established as per norms, it is difficult to monitor projects for a period of five years and ensure they are continued for the coming years," mentioned an activist.
A senior legit on the state executive mentioned that the problem of presidency nod was once raised by means of the ministry of housing and concrete affairs as neatly within the meetings.
"He has promised to write to the state governments to ensure that the SPVs were empowered to take independent decisions. The SPV is supposed to work independently without the interference of the state government. The matter is under discussion and we expect new guidelines and clarifications on this matter soon," mentioned the legit.
Tamil Nadu government draws flak for delaying projects
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