Sichey Sabji Mandi turning into public toilet

Gangtok: A project on construction of sabji mandi at sichey in an area measuring about 12,600 sp/ft with three concrete building was completed by last year 2008 and the same had been handed over to the Urban development and housing department which is the nodal office of the said project. It has been learnt that the present scenario of the project is worst and is in the most deplorable condition, it is left without caretaker or any choukidars to take care and protect such a huge property and invested site. Similarly it was as well learnt that the construction was taken up by the national building construction company (NBCC) government of India who have earlier constructed lalbazzar and taxi stands in the state. But while speaking to one of the staff of the said company informed that they have already completed the construction last year and even had handed over to the nodal agency the same year only. But it is of great sadness that the constructed site is left un utilized and the purpose for what it was build remains un explored till date no mandi work is performed there but the same site has now become a public toilet and damages are viewed all over the newly developed area.

In the same instance while speaking to the commissioner cum secretary of UD N HD department said that, the NBCC only constructs the building and looks after the inner development but to make it suitable out side the department has to work and the same is being followed. Similarly added that the same is on discussion with the government that weather the building will be transformed into capacity building institute or any government offices is yet to be known for which the meet is being organised so as to discuss. Similarly it is as well viewed that the electrification work is not properly conducted and wires are all dislocated or has been damaged as it was left with on proper management. In that the secretary said that the electrification work is on and maintenance work is under its way so as to utilize the project to its utmost, similarly added further the electrification works will even be conducted in the outer part of the constructed area too.
(Himali Awaz)