No mercy for corrupt officials: CM Mann

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday said that by nailing corrupt officers the state government has stopped the undue harassment and inconvenience caused to the general public.

Addressing the gathering here today, the Chief Minister, while taking a dig at the Revenue officers who used to harass the common man on pretext of mass leaves or strikes, said that the state government has not bowed before these corrupt officers, who are facing Police action for their sins. He said that the AAP government has zero tolerance against corruption but ironically by going on mass leave these officers are seeking license for corruption. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this blackmailing was not tolerated and severe action has been taken against these corrupt and haughty officers.

The Chief Minister said that their pressure tactics have not been tolerated at any cost and exemplary action has been taken against them. Bhagwant Singh Mann unequivocally said that these officers harass the common man on a daily basis but this is no longer tolerated and the government is taking strict action against them. He said that the harassment of common man cannot be tolerated at any cost and these officers have been taught a befitting lesson for their sins.

The Chief Minister said that the trial of online registration of the land deeds is going on in the state and it will be soon implemented in Punjab. He said that it will set a new benchmark in delivery of public services to the people as people will have to apply at Sewa Kendras and will get the registries at their home. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this will revolutionize the work of land registration by introducing a first of its kind mechanism.

The Chief Minister said that it is a moment of immense pride and satisfaction that more than 54000 jobs have been provided to the youth of the state. He said that all the jobs have been given completely on the basis of merit, san any corruption or nepotism. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this is making the youth an active partner in socio economic development of Punjab.