Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy said that new districts should be formed by Ugadi (New Year’s Day in Andhra), which occurs on April 2. He directed officials to make preparations to start the work of district collectors and Superintendent of Police (SP) in the new districts from the same day.
During the review meeting held on the creation of new districts at the camp office on Thursday, the Chief Minister said the whole mechanism should function more efficiently after the formation of the new districts.
He added that there should be no confusion after the commencement of work and told officials to ensure hassle-free administration and expedite preparations in this regard.
He said preparations should start with regards to division of employees, setting up of infrastructure facilities and identification of buildings required for the functioning of government machinery till new buildings are ready.
He asserted that priority should be given to scrutinisation of objections raised if they are rational and discussions should be held with those who raised the objections.
The Chief Minister directed officials to appoint existing district collectors and SPs in the new districts, as their experience would help for hassle-free administration in the new districts. He said that they will monitor the setting up of infrastructure facilities and preparations for administration.
The Chief Minister instructed the officials to prepare plans for the policy to be followed in regard to local bodies (division of Zilla Parishads) after considering judicial and legal issues.
The officials detailed the Chief Minister on new district maps and priorities taken into consideration for deciding district headquarters. Officials said they are keenly taking note of the objections, suggestions and advice on the new proposals.
