Collector issues stern warning over delayed housing projects Officials can no longer make excuses

District Collector MN Harendhira Prasad has issued a stern warning to officials, emphasising that any negligence towards the State’s initiative to provide housing for the poor will not be tolerated. He expressed dissatisfaction with the slow progress despite clear deadlines, urging officials to accelerate the work.
“Despite the availability of materials like sand, cement, iron, and bricks, the progress is unacceptably slow,” the Collector stated, adding that officials can no longer make excuses for the delays. “We are not prepared to accept any more reasons. If this lack of progress continues, there will be consequences.”
At a meeting held at the Collectorate on Wednesday afternoon, the Collector conducted a mandal-wise review of housing construction projects, involving officials, engineering assistants, and amenity secretaries. He insisted that construction must begin in all layouts by next Monday. “We cannot afford further delays,” he said, directing officials to ensure active participation from beneficiaries through awareness programmes on September 27, 28, and 29. He stressed that beneficiaries should be made aware that this is their final opportunity to benefit from this housing scheme.
The Collector also urged the officials to ensure that the set targets are met. “From now on, we must update the progress of at least 100 houses daily,” he instructed, adding that any local issues must be resolved immediately to avoid disruptions. He highlighted the importance of completing the geo-tagging process swiftly and providing full support to the beneficiaries. “We need a special plan to ensure the construction of all houses is completed within the given timeframe,” he remarked. The goal is to bring all layouts to the RC stage by March 2025, leaving no room for delays.
As part of his directives, the Collector stressed the importance of infrastructure development alongside housing construction. “If there are any infrastructure issues, they should be brought to my attention immediately.”