Among issues debated in Madhya Pradesh assembly – why a swimming pool has been unused since 2011

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However, the facility has never been used.

In his written reply, Vijayvargiya said, “The swimming pool has not been used from the date of inauguration… It has not been used due to leakage in the pool tank…”

MLA Archana Chitnis raised a series of questions, including whether the contractor was experienced, why a site without water was approved, and whether the conditions of the tender were altered.

“How can a swimming pool be operated without a water source? Who is responsible for such a short-sighted decision?” she asked, demanding a thorough investigation and accountability.

The minister said the location selected for the swimming pool had no permanent source of water. “In order to determine the responsibility for the said mistake, an inquiry committee has been constituted by the Directorate of Urban Administration and Development,” he said.

The committee, formed on March 27 this year, is chaired by the Superintendent Engineer of the Ujjain Division. However, delays in submitting the report have led to a show cause notice being issued to officials.

“A show cause notice has been issued to the concerned persons and to the Commissioner of Municipal Corporation Burhanpur, letter dated 22.07.2025, regarding not taking action against the responsible persons within the time limit,” the minister said.