West Bengal orders power cut to illegal units

A probe report found that the leather factory was operating illegally without an approved building plan and had failed to comply with basic fire and electrical safety norms, Adhikari said.

He said the government has asked Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation (CESC) to make a special audit in the areas so that electricity to illegal constructions or buildings without a proper building plan will be disconnected permanently. “We have zero tolerance for such illegal construction or factories. Those who are doing production in such an environment will be asked to shift their location. Otherwise, all have to face such consequences.”

According to local people, the fire broke out on the second floor of the building and spread instantly. The fire department was alerted after residents noticed the blaze. Four fire engines rushed to the spot one by one.

The state government on Wednesday cleared the legal tangle of corruption probe files on officials that had been withheld for four years. This means that there will no longer be a hindrance for the CBI to file a chargesheet or conduct a full investigation against the accused officers of the Education, Municipalities, and Cooperation departments.

‘Zero tolerance’ policy on corruption

According to administrative rules, the state government’s sanction for prosecution is required to file a charge sheet against a government officer. CM Adhikari alleged, “The outgoing chief minister and home minister (Mamata Banerjee) withheld this permission. As a result, the CBI could not take legal action against many officers despite evidence of corruption.”

“People have a lot of expectations from the new government. We will follow a ‘zero tolerance’ policy on corruption. No illegal activity will be tolerated,” Adhikari added.

Mamata’s government tortured potato farmers

From Wednesday, the state government lifted a ban on exporting potatoes and other products to other parts of the country.

Adhikari said, “The outgoing government tortured potato farmers and businessmen. We lifted the ban, and now all potato farmers and traders can supply potatoes to other states. Not only that, all vegetables and fishes can be supplied to other states. No enforcement department, and the police can stop carrying vegetables or fish to supply other states.”