Andhra Pradesh, Guntur ( Journalist File ) : Guntur Municipal Corporation (GMC) Commissioner Puli Srinivasulu conducted a surprise inspection of the Birth and Death Registration Centre at the municipal office on Saturday. During the visit, he expressed displeasure over the delay in processing applications, with some pending for months, and directed immediate corrective measures.
The Commissioner ordered that all applications submitted by citizens must be resolved within 48 hours. Noting negligence by the staff, he instructed the transfer of data entry operators from the department and their replacement with new personnel. Pending applications must be cleared within two days, he added.
The Commissioner also expressed dissatisfaction over irregular attendance of staff at the registration centre. Emphasizing the critical nature of birth and death certificates, he warned that negligence in handling these services would result in strict action.
To ensure timely processing of applications, sanitation secretaries were directed to conduct on-ground verifications promptly. He reiterated that staff must function with accountability and professionalism to enhance the department’s efficiency and responsiveness to public needs.
