लोगों की समस्याएं
SHIMLA, 13.03.26-मुख्यमंत्री ठाकुर सुखविंद्र सिंह सुक्खू ने शुक्रवार सुबह कुटलैहड़ विधानसभा क्षेत्र के दौरे पर रवाना होने से पहले सेरा स्थित लोक निर्माण विभाग के विश्राम गृह में लोगों की समस्याएं सुनीं।
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Panchayati Raj Department
Government of Himachal Pradesh
SHIMLA-Dated 13-03-2026-Attention of the Government has been drawn to certain media reports regarding collection of monthly user charges by Gram Panchayats for rural drinking water supply.In this regard, it is clarified that the matter has recently been reviewed at the Government level and it has been decided to re-examine the issue. Accordingly, the earlier instructions issued in this regard have been kept in abeyance until further orders.Therefore, no Gram Panchayat has been directed to impose or collect such user charges at present.The public and all stakeholders are requested to take note of this clarification.
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CM condoles demise of Chairman's father
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today visited Luthan village of Kangra district and expressed his condolences with Chairman, H.P. Buildings and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board Nardev Singh Kanwar whose father Shakti Chand Kanwar has passed away recently.
The Chief Minister expressed his solidarity with the bereaved family members and prayed to the Almighty to give peace to the departed soul and strength to the family members to bear this irreparable loss.
MLA Sanjay Rattan was also present on the occasion.
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No disruption in domestic LPG supply
Special teams formed to curb black marketing and hoarding
A review meeting on the availability of petroleum products was held under the chairmanship of the Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India. During the meeting, it was informed that the Government of India will soon release 20 percent additional commercial gas cylinders in line with previous cost structures. Adequate stocks of kerosene are also available to ensure that commercial consumers do not face any shortage of fuel.
Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta said here today that the booking system on the servers of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) will start operating from tonight. He appealed to the public to place their gas booking only once so that unnecessary load on the server can be avoided. He further stated that arrangements are being made to provide kerosene to all families in the state. Under this system, two or three dealers will be appointed in each district.
The Chief Secretary also informed that special teams have been constituted in every district to prevent black marketing and hoarding. These teams will take necessary action either on their own or upon receiving complaints. He urged citizens to report any instances of black marketing or hoarding by contacting the department’s toll-free numbers 1967 and 1100.
He reiterated that there is no disruption in the supply of domestic LPG and that its distribution is being carried out smoothly across the state.