KARACHI: Justice (retd) Amir Hani Muslim, the newly-appointed head of the judicial commission on water and sanitation in Sindh, carried out on Saturday physical inspection of sewage treatment plants I and II, located in the SITE and Mehmoodabad areas respectively, to determine whether or not they had been made functional in light of the commission’s recommendations as well as the directives of the Supreme Court (SC).
He also found that the KWSB vehicles were in poor condition.
The commission head directed the KWSB authorities to submit a report by tomorrow (Monday) on the rehabilitation work carried out at the plant in question.
Earlier, Justice (retd) Muslim held proceedings of the judicial commission constituted by the SC to investigate the authorities’ failure to provide potable drinking water, improve sanitation and curb its impact on the environment in Sindh.
He asked AG Barrister Zamir Ghumro to submit a report on the current position of the development schemes in the light of the commission’s recommendations and the SC orders within two days.
Justice (retd) Amir Hani Muslim-led commission to start proceedings today The commission inquired from the law officer whether or not the elements responsible for the corruption and delays in water and sanitation schemes had been identified.
He also asked him to explain what long-term and short-term plans the government had made for the purpose.
Justice (retd) Muslim told the secretary to either work or relinquish the post, adding that a report on the conduct of the officers could expose them to serious consequences in the apex court.
The chief secretary was also directed to submit a report, mentioning the short-term and long-term planning to address the water related problems in Karachi and rest of the province.
“I, however, have put to notice that I will be visiting Karachi and rural Sindh in the intervening period to personally inspect the existing schemes,” Justice (retd) Muslim told the officers.