Chandigarh, September 22, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Punjab Finance Minister and Punjab State Traders Commission (PSTC) Chairman Harpal Singh Cheema has directed all concerned departments to ensure the presence of their gazetted officers at upcoming district-level Traders Commission meetings to facilitate prompt resolution of traders’ grievances.
Chairing a review meeting of the PSTC along with Cabinet Ministers Aman Arora and Tarunpreet Singh Sondh and PSTC Vice Chairman Anil Thakur, Cheema said the district-level meetings should review completed development projects and take up pending issues raised by the business community.
Cheema said Rs 2 crore had already been allocated at the district level under the Rangla Punjab scheme for development works recommended by the commission. He assured that payments for sanctioned works would be released promptly after the concerned departments submit their bills.
Aman Arora emphasised the need for greater efficiency and transparency in administrative processes. He called for a clearly defined workflow specifying project timelines, the nature of each work and accountability of the executing authorities. He also stressed stronger coordination among departments to avoid administrative delays.
Power Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sondh said grievances related to the Power Department were being addressed on a priority and fast-track basis.
Cheema reiterated the Punjab Government’s commitment to creating a business-friendly environment and ensuring that traders’ concerns are addressed transparently and within defined timelines.
During the meeting, Taxation Commissioner Jitendra Jorwal gave a presentation on development works completed and grievances resolved so far.
The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Food and Civil Supplies, Rahul Tiwari; Additional DGP (Law and Order) SPS Parmar; Special Secretary, Information and Public Relations, Puneet Goyal; and officers from the Industries, Labour, Local Bodies and PSPCL departments. All Deputy Commissioners and SAPs also participated through video conferencing.
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