Local govt system to be implemented strictly: Qaim

Presiding over a high-level meeting regarding resolving issues of Local Government System 2001 at CM House on Tuesday, CM Qaim Ali Shah said that the province of Sindh has reverted back to the LG system.He maintained that there should be no delay in implementation of programmes of the province, particularly the development works be implemented effectively.The meeting discussed various issues pertaining to implementation of matters with regard to Local Government System 2001, and decided that administrators in Karachi will be posted while the DCOs of all remaining districts of the province will be given additional charge of administrators.The meeting also decided that Taluka Municipal Administrations are being revived. It was also decided that the funds would be released on a priority basis for development schemes throughout the province.The Secretary Finance informed the meeting that Account-4 has been restored and funds will be released as per requirement. While Chief Secretary Sindh informed that the posts of Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners had been abolished as per revival of Local Government System 2001, and notification to this effect was being issued.Regarding magisterial powers to curb the menace of hoarding of essential commodities and illegal profiteering, it was informed that a letter has been sent to the federal government through Law Department and necessary amendments in CrPC will be issued accordingly.The Chief Minister Sindh directed the concerned department to fully follow the instructions of the government.