BATALA: In another citizen centric initiative, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday dedicated the newly constructed Tehsil complex here to facilitate the people by providing them all the routine administrative services under a single roof.
Interacting with the media persons, the Chief Minister said that the new Tehsil Complex has been constructed at a cost of Rs 10 crore adding that he considers himself fortunate to have received the opportunity to contribute to the development of this sacred city. He said that with the construction of the new complex, people from 314 villages will now be able to access various government services under one roof. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that in addition to the Batala Sub-Division, Vidhan Sabha constituencies Fatehgarh Churian, Qadian, Sri Hargobindpur Sahib and Batala, as well as some villages from Dera Baba Nanak and Kahnuwan, fall under jurisdiction of this Tehsil.
Therefore, the Chief Minister said that the residents from six assembly constituencies will be immensely benefited from this facility. He said that the foundation stone of this complex was laid on January 4, 2024 and it has been constructed over an area of one acre and 5.5 kanals. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the Tehsil Complex houses the offices of the SDM, Tehsildar, Kanungo, and Patwaris, along with a citizen service center.
The Chief Minister said that the complex also has an ultra-modern e-Registry office and for public convenience, a lift has also been installed. He said that the facility includes a well-furnished waiting room with comfortable seating and clean drinking water. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the new Tehsil Complex is located close to the Judicial Complex and Police Lines, which will make administrative work easier for the residents.