Councilors Meet Mayor Over Civic Issues, Submit Four-Point Demand Letter

By Kapil Malhotra | Almora Correspondent

Almora:
Raising concerns over persistent civic issues plaguing the town, all councilors of the Almora Municipal Corporation met the Mayor on Friday and submitted a four-point demand letter. The councilors emphasized that citizens are grappling with several ground-level problems that require urgent redressal.

The four primary issues highlighted by the councilors include the menace of monkeys in urban areas, stray cattle disrupting traffic, the poor condition of roads, and the vacant post of Municipal Commissioner/Joint Commissioner. The councilors stressed that these issues directly impact public safety, traffic regulation, sanitation, and administrative efficiency.

Monkey Menace Escalates

The growing population of monkeys in the town has become a serious threat to public safety. The councilors urged the Mayor to immediately initiate a tender process to capture and relocate the monkeys, providing much-needed relief to the citizens.

Stray Animals Disrupt Traffic

Stray bulls, cows, and other animals roaming freely on the roads are causing frequent traffic disruptions and accidents. The councilors demanded a permanent solution to this issue to ensure smooth vehicular movement and public safety.

Dilapidated Roads Frustrate Residents

The condition of roads in various market areas of Almora has deteriorated significantly, with potholes and broken surfaces causing immense inconvenience to traders and residents alike. The councilors insisted that road repair work should begin without further delay.

Urgent Need for Commissioner Appointment

The post of Municipal Commissioner/Joint Commissioner is currently vacant, leading to disruptions in administrative functioning. The councilors demanded the prompt appointment of an official to this key post to ensure smooth operations of the corporation.

The councilors expressed hope that the Mayor would take swift and positive action on the demands for the betterment of the town.

Present during the meeting were councilors Vaibhav Pandey, Chanchal Durgapal, Geeta Bisht, Vandana Verma, Gunjan Singh Chamyal, Hemchand Tiwari, Kuldeep Singh Mer, Anju Bisht, and Bhupendra Chand Joshi among others. All councilors appeared united and serious about resolving the issues affecting the citizens.