Surat Mayor Issues Ultimatum to Fix Potholes, Drainage in 4 Days

Surat, Gujarat –– “If the work isn’t done in 3 to 4 days, officials will be held accountable,” warns Mayor Dakshesh Mavani.

As the monsoon rains lash Surat, the city’s crumbling roads and overflowing drains have turned daily commutes into nightmares for thousands of residents. Responding to the growing public outcry, the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) held a high-level emergency meeting on Monday, chaired by Mayor Dakshesh Mavani, and attended by Municipal Commissioner Shalini Agarwal, Deputy Mayor, Standing Committee Chairman, and Metro project officials.

Taking a firm stand, Mayor Mavani issued a 3–4 day ultimatum to the concerned departments, demanding urgent repairs of pothole-ridden roads and clogged drainage lines across the city.

“Officials have been clearly instructed to complete all repairs within 3 to 4 days. We cannot allow the people of Surat to suffer because of administrative negligence,” the Mayor stated.

The meeting highlighted not just the poor road conditions caused by continuous rains but also damage inflicted by ongoing Metro construction. Mavani issued a stern warning to Metro officials, asserting that failure to comply with repair standards would lead to a formal complaint being sent to the Gujarat government.

“If Metro officials fail to restore damaged roads properly, the matter will be escalated to higher authorities,” he said, underlining the seriousness of the issue.

The Mayor also emphasized the need for repair works to be carried out without disrupting traffic, instructing officials to ensure that commuters do not face additional burdens due to ongoing repairs.

“Road repairs should not create new traffic jams. The work must be systematic and sensitive to daily commuters,” he instructed.

In a bid to maintain accountability and transparency, Mavani has mandated review meetings every 15 days, along with submission of detailed work progress reports.