King steps in! …removes derelict vehicles, spare parts from gov’t reserve
An old truck cabin being removed [Samuel Maughn photos]
An old truck cabin being removed [Samuel Maughn photos]

TOWN Clerk Royston King and a team of officials from the Georgetown municipality Wednesday evening removed several derelict vehicles and spare parts lodged infront of Ram’s Auto Spares and Trucking Services on Third Street, Alberttown.King told the Guyana Chronicle that the placing of derelict parts was done along the city’s reserve by the businessman, which caused the clogging of drains nearby along with traffic congestion.

Workers priming the derelict parts before removal

“We have given ample warning to the business owner, Deokaran ‘Ram’ Sanasie on several occasions and he had refused to comply,” the town clerk said.
He further explained that last Saturday he had spoken with the businessman and some of the items were removed, while promises were made to remove the remainder by Monday.
“Ram promised to remove the stuff ….. Now today [Wednesday] he didn’t do it, so the council going to do it for him,” King said.
The seized parts will be impounded at City Hall, where the businessman would have to pay a fee for removal. Several spare parts and vehicle accessories were removed while the

Businessman Deokaran ‘Ram’ Sanasie (left) pleading with Town Clerk Royston King (third from left) and his team for another chance

businessman pleaded with the town clerk for a second chance. Two tractors and a forklift were left by the council for the businessman to remove.
According to the town clerk, the removal of derelict equipment and vehicles are part of efforts to reclaim government reserves. The town clerk said that businesses should have a social conscience and be mindful of their social responsibilities.

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