Reply by Agency

Discussion during Meeting

Action to be Taken

Responsible Agency

a.   Status of Availability of funds at GPCU for GAPSP schemes

Availability of funds till 31^st August  04

       UPJN - Status of availability of funds

       KNN - Status of availability of funds   

       KJS   - Status of availability of funds           

Total funds received so far by GPCU against the sanctioned schemes.    

Availability of funds Exp. 31.08. 04 (Rs. In Lakhs)

5474.226                     -  6146.353

550.390                       -  452.210

129. 600                      -  135.070

6154.216                     -  6733.633

The Chairperson has instructed GM-GPCU to prepare a note on the requirement of funds for various incomplete activities and prioritise them. This shall be submitted to State Govt. with the request for the expeditious release of funds for priority activities. 

GM-GPCU UPJN

1. Water Supply Extension

1.1   Water Supply Extension(Part-I):

Water Treatment Plant - 

§          Commissioning of WTP and water supply status in Ratan Lal Nagar, Barra and Juhi.

§          The issue of Silting of the Sump of Raw Water Pump at Dada Nagar, What short term and long term actions are planned to overcome this problem? In the Last meeting the chairman instructed GM –GPCU to seek advice from IIT-K. What is the present status?

§          Sampling and testing of Water quality at WTP from independent agency like IIT. The result of this testing shall be presented in the progress review meeting .What is the status as per latest report?

§          In the last Progress Review Meeting GM-GPCU was instructed to get the shortcoming of WTP rectified from the Contractor. What is the present status?

§          What is the schedule for the Handing over   of the WTP.                                                Flag

·         GM-GPCU has informed that the water is being supplied to Ratan Lal Nagar, Barra and Juhi.

·         GM-GPCU has informed that the pumps are provided for the prescribed turbidity and no further action is required. To support this a report dated 20.12.2002 from IIT is enclosed. In previous PRM after the commissioning of RW intake this problem was raised by KJS and GPCU was directed to seek fresh advice from IITK.

·         The Water quality testing at WTP was undertaken by IITK and found to be satisfactory.

·         GM-GPCU has informed that the rectification work has been completed.

·         The WTP has not yet been handed over. GM-KJS has informed that because of the shortage of staff it is difficult for KJS to run the WTP although KJS is now supplying chemicals for the operations of WTP. 

The Chairperson has instructed GM-KJS to takeover the WTP by 30^th Sept.04.

For the problem of silting of Sump of Raw Water Pump at Dada Nagar it was decided by the Chairperson that Team Leader ‘PPCU’ will coordinate this issue. KJS shall submit its objections by 4^th Sept.04 and then fresh opinion shall be taken by GPCU from IIT-Kanpur on this issue.

GM-KJS

KJS/PPCU/ GPCU

1.2 Water Supply Extension(Part-2):

·         Sanction from the NRCD for the Balance Works of 4 nos. Tubewells, 2270 mtrs. Clear water mains etc under Water Supply Scheme is pending. Baradevi CWR cannot be commissioned in the absence of above sanction and release of funds.(Although it is important as the underground water is chromium contaminated in the service area of this ZPS). What action is being proposed to supply water in this area?

·         As stated above in para – Baradevi ZPS can not be commissioned. What is the proposal to use these funds for renovation of remaining other ZPS in Kanpur South area. 

·         GM-GPCU has informed that as the Dutch assistance has been withdrawn after 1.4.04, the proposal has been sent to KNN to include in revolving fund project.

CE-KNN was not aware about this issue.

·         GM-GPCU has informed that Usmanpur ZPS is being renovated by C&DS unit of UPJN. CE-KDA informed that Rs.35 Lakhs have been paid to the C&DS unit of UPJN. PM-KJS has informed that C&DS unit has commissioned 2 pumps and orders have been placed for 2 pumps. Internal electrification has also been completed.

The Chairperson has instructed CE-KNN to not only confirm the inclusion of this activity and also be pursued with the GoUP for the release of funds owing to the sensitivity of the problem of this area.

The Chairperson has instructed PM (E&M) GPCU to get the progress and planning for the completion of work from the C&DS unit of UPJN by 9^th Sept.04.

CE-KNN

PM(E&M) GPCU

1.3 Feeder Main from Fazalganj to Govind nagar via Govind nagar bridge & DBS college (Rs.54 Lakhs)

Has the facility been satisfactorily commissioned and what is the status in the handing over of the facility to KJS.       Flag

GM-GPCU has informed that this activity has been completed but not yet taken over by the KJS. GM-KJS has informed that most of the formalities are complete and the handing over will be over by 10^th Sept.04.

The Chairperson has instructed that the deadlines given in the meeting shall be strictly adhered.

GM-GPCU,        GM-KJS

2.   Renovation of Existing Sewers & pumping Stations at old Kanpur and Kidwai Nagar    

·         Reinstatement of roads: KNN, PWD to submit detailed progress report.                            Flag  

GPCU-UPJN has prepared and KNN has submitted the DPR for ‘Reinstatement of roads ’ amounting to Rs.888 Lakhs to GoUP for sanction and release of funds.

Comment same as in ‘A-a’i.e first row.

KNN

3.    Relieving sewers from Bakarmandi to Rakhimandi

·         In the last meeting GM-GPCU was instructed to expedite and seek advise from IITK/HBTI for the safe and timely implementation of works. GM-GPCU was directed to submit the revised workplan for completion of works. What is the present status?                     Flag

GM-GPCU has informed that due to shortage of funds the work is yet to be restarted. Revised Estimate costing to 1116.69 Lakhs has been submitted for the allotment of funds to GoUP.

The Chairperson has instructed GM-GPCU that the schemes shall be explained on the plan and the stretches which are left out shall be shown on 8^th Sept.04 forenoon in her office.

GM- GPCU

4.   Relieving Sewers for Juhi Transport Nagar, Govind Nagar 

·         Progress of balance work.  What is the present status?                                                        Flag  

GM-GPCU has informed that due to shortage of funds the work is yet to be restarted. Revised Estimate costing to 767.58 Lakhs has been submitted for the allotment of funds to GoUP.

Comment same as for 3 but with the instructions to explain why the critical section was left by the contractor.

GM-GPCU

5.    IPS Munshipurwa

·         Progress on Rising main 1200mm dia 450m length. What is the present status?            Flag

·         The long wall of the sump towards the screen chamber side has developed cracks and has tilted inside. The long wall has 6 columns and cracks are on all the columns. Dr. P.C. Jain Professor , IIT Roorkee who has designed the PS and has inspected the damaged wall of the sump. What is the status of investigation report and what suggestions /recommendations have been made for remedial measures?

·         Pipes have been received but due to the shortage of funds laying works are not been taken up.

·         Dr. P.C. Jain Professor, IIT Roorkee who has designed the PS, has inspected the site on 21^st Aug. 04 and suggested remedial measures which are being taken up. The report is enclosed as annex- 1 for information.

Comment same as in ‘A-a’i.e first row.

The Chairperson has said that the reasons for shortcoming shall be looked into for the fixing of responsibility. The design and the remedial measures suggested by IIT-Roorke shall be got rechecked from some reputed institution for the overall safety of the IPS.

The Chairperson further instructed for the submission of the complete design details to the PPCU office. 

GM- GPCU

GM- GPCU

6. IPS Rakhimandi

·   Rising main 1300mm dia 2310m.  What is the present status of laying and procurement of pipes?

·  As the construction for the screen chamber is almost complete, what is the planning for installation of screens?                       Flag                                              

·         GM-GPCU has informed that 1300mt. Pipe has been procured and 1000 mt. Pipe has been laid.

·         GM-GPCU has informed that due to the shortage of funds these works have not been taken up. Project Manager E & M informed that Electrical and Mechanical equipments lying at site could not be installed due to non availability of funds. At this stage to incur a liability on procurement of screens costing Rs. 15 lakhs shall not be possible due to uncertainty of flow of funds. However in procurement / installation and commissioning would involve only about 3 to 4 months time and the same will be arranged as soon as funds are available.

Comment same as in ‘A-a’ i.e first row.

The Chairperson directed to prioritise the activities and work may be completed in a phased manner. The Chairperson further directed that the alignment of the rising main marked on the plan and shall be shown to her.

GM- GPCU

7.    200 mld Sewage Treatment Plant

·         Notification for dhara 6 has been done on 8^th Jan.04. by GoUP. What is the present status payment of compensation and the possession of land?

·         What is the present status of the proceedings and transfer of non-holding land and its possession?

·         What is the status of tendering for the construction of 200 MLD STP?

·         Details of transfer of funds for land acquisition from GoUP, KNN, UPAVP & KDA to UPJN may be submitted.

·         GM-GPCU has informed that Rs.283Lakhs has been deposited to LAO, for balance 63 Lakhs request has been made to UPJN-HQ for the release of funds.

·         GM-GPCU has informed that the approval from the transfer of resumption land has been received, but ceiling land is yet to be provided by KDA.

·         GM-GPCU has informed that the tender committee meeting was held on 28^th July 2004.

·         Transfer of funds

Comment same as in ‘A-a’ i.e first row.

The Chairperson directed GM GPCU to take up this matter with GoUP.

GM- GPCU,

GM- GPCU

GM- GPCU

GM- GPCU

8.   Trunk Sewer along COD nala  

        (Rs.1936.10 Lakhs) Length 8.7 km

·         What is the present status of works and availability of funds? Details of transfer of funds from GoUP, KNN, UPAVP & KDA to UPJN may be submitted.

GM-GPCU has reported that from KDA – 354.47 Lakhs & AVP- 398.47 have been received.

3005m. of 2000 mm dia 800m. 2200 mm have been laid.

Comment same as in ‘A-a’ i.e first row.

The Chairperson directed GM GPCU to take up this matter with GoUP.

GM- GPCU

9.   DPR for Remodeling of Ganda nala and Halwakhanda nala (Rs 1014.79 Lakhs)

·         The workplan for the completion of the scheme may be submitted .What is the Present Status of tendering process?

GM-GPCU has reported that the price bid have been received on 16.7.2004 and is under process of approval.

Comment same as in ‘A-a’ i.e first row.

Financial requirement for the next 6 months shall be evaluated and planning shall be done in such away that any activity taken up shall be completed. The Chairperson directed GM-GPCU to submit workplan for completing  this project.

GM- GPCU

10.    Computerisation of the Accounts in the office of GM-GPCU-UPJN.

·         In the last meeting the Chairman directed GM-GPCU to closely monitor the work and to expedite the progress. The Consultants have completed their three months assignment in November 03 and as per PPCU's information the only work left was dovetailing of the A/C's of E&M in the overall Computerised accounting system of GPCU.

·         To provide opening balance by 15^th May 2004. GPCU is yet to provide opening balance figures to the consultants. What is the status?

GM-GPCU has reported that the opening balance could not be submitted due to non-availability of details of expenditures from the E&M unit of UPJN.

The Chairperson has taken this issue very seriously and expressed displeasure that in spite of the deadline given in the last meeting the opening balance could not be provided so far. The Chairperson also directed that responsibility shall be fixed for the non-compliance, however it was further instructed that the desired information shall be submitted by 20^th Sept.04 failing which disciplinary proceedings shall be initiated.

GM- GPCU

11.  Water Source Rehab. Production Facilities:

·         The Bulkmeters installed were nonfunctional from last nine months, GM-KJS has informed that the supplier has repaired one Bulkmeter and has taken with him remaining two for repairs in the month of Nov.04. What is the present status?          

The issue could not be discussed in the meeting.

GM-KJS

12.   Solid Waste Management (Part 2)

§          As the funds amounting Rs. 1 crore have now been received for the SWM -Part II scheme , the revised workplan for the timely completion shall be prepared and submitted by  KNN.   The status of award of work to the lowest bidder may be reported.

§        Formation of the Monitoring Committee under the Chairpersonship of Divisional Commissioner.

§       Deployment of Project Management Consultants

Municipal Commissioner- KNN has informed that after the meeting of CE-KNN with PPCU a workplan has been formulated, validity of offer and no claim on account of price escalation has been taken in writing from the lowest bidder. PPCU has observed that the works indicated in the workplan are not sufficiently detailed and it shall be mentioned in the workplan that all works are in accordance to the sanctioned DPR for Solid Waste Management (Part 2).

KNN has sought permission from the Chairperson for the award of work to the lowest bidder. 

This should be made part of the contract bond.

As per the provision of the sanction of NRCD, Ministry of Environment & Forest, GOI the following committee is being formulated for the effective monitoring of scheme:

Chairperson - Divisional Commissioner-Kanpur Members       - District Magistrate-Kanpur Nagar

-          Municipal Commissioner-KNN

-          RO-UPPCB

-          ZO-CPCB

-          CE-KNN

-          NSA-KNN

-          GM-GPCU

-          GM-KJS

-          Team Leader-PPCU

PPCU has suggested that the PMC(Project Management Consultants)appointed as per the provisions of the sanction shall be activated for the proper implementation of this scheme.

The Chairperson has also instructed CE-KNN for the preparation of detailed workplan for the scheme. 

The Chairperson has instructed KNN to show the relevant experience and the list of similar works undertaken by the lowest bidder.

The Chairperson has consented and approved this committee for the effective monitoring of the scheme of Solid Waste Management Part-2.

Municipal Commissioner-KNN

13.    Low Cost Sanitation

·       Out of 49, 48 complexes are completed; balance one shall be completed expeditiously. What is the present status?                        Flag

Municipal Commissioner- KNN has informed that the work 48 Toilet Complexes out of 49 has been completed. For the 49^th Toilet Complex the work is at the roof level. An expenditure of Rs.255.60 Lakhs has already been incurred against the sanction of 283.30 Lakhs. Rs.33.30 is still pending with GPCU-UPJN for release.

Further he has informed that there is a saving of about Rs.10 lac in this scheme. Two toilet complexes are being planned at Kakadeo near railway track and Ganesh Udyan Civil lines and expenditure shall be met with from the savings.

Team Leader ‘PPCU’ enquired about the progress in the shifting of the existing Toilet Complex at Bye-Pass road. CE-KNN has informed that NHAI has already made payment for the reconstruction of this complex and the same will execute the work, which has constructed the existing Toilet Complex.

The Chairperson has instructed CE-KNN to ascertain the status of  Community Toilet Complexes at Sukhapurwa, Dada Nagar Crossing and Darshanpurwa.

The Chairperson has instructed CE-KNN to shift this Community Toilet Complex to such a location so that the existing users can go on using the relocated Community Toilet Complex.

CE-KNN

CE-KNN

14.   GIS

·      An overview of the Present status should be reported on the prescribed format. Brief presentation on the progress of GIS in all Zones be presented.                               Flag

Municipal Commissioner- KNN has informed that the tax base and revenue is increasing with the use of GIS. The Chairperson enquired about its original schedule of completion of this activity. Team Leader PPCU informed that this activity was scheduled to be completed by June2003. The Municipal Commissioner explained that the verification of GIS data and field data takes time.

The Chairperson has instructed the Municipal Commissioner-KNN to make and submit a planning based on daily output of Revenue inspectors for the early completion of this task.

Municipal Commissioner-KNN

·         The final report for the ‘Rehabilitation & Resettlement’ has been submitted to the NRCD.

·         The DPR for ‘Community Participation’ has been submitted by KNN through DoUD, GoUP to NRCD for approval.

·          

KNN

·     To ratify the decision taken in the meeting held on 13^th July under the Chairmanship of Mr.S.P.Mishra, Municipal Commissioner-KNN

·     Formation of Committee for implementation & monitoring of Common Chrome Recovery Plant, under the Chairmanship of Divisional Commissioner as desired by the NRCD, MOEF,GOI.

·    Finalization of the list of participating tanneries, having processing capacity less then 50 hides per day.

·   Finalization of the agreement format between UPPCB and participating Tanneries.

·    Instruction to UPPCB for the collection of contribution from the tanneries.

·     Status of transfer of land for the construction of CCRP.

·         The minutes of the meeting held under the chairmanship of Mr.S.P.Mishra were discussed and the Divisional Commissioner gave the necessary instructions to the departments for the expeditious implementation of scheme.

·         The Team Leader PPCU informed that a Committee was already formed as per direction of the then Commissioner in 2002 and circulated by RO-UP PCB(enclosed as Annex-2). 

·         CPCB shall provide the list of 93 participating tanneries to KNN/UPPCB, having processing capacity less then 50 hides per day. UPPCB shall duly confirm the same along with there Chrome liquor discharge details.

·         CPCB has already provided the format, according to CPCB this format has already been vetted by the legal cell of UPPCB. (enclosed as Annex-3)