LUCKNOW, April 26 -- In the wake of rising complaints over poor sanitation in Uttar Pradesh capital, Lucknow municipal commissioner Gaurav Kumar on Saturday ordered an immediate survey of all city drains and warned of strict disciplinary action against lax officials.

During a review meeting, Kumar, who assumed office a couple of days ago, directed zonal sanitary officers to complete survey of drains and submit detailed reports within two days. Regular maintenance and real-time cleaning of drains have been made mandatory.

Strict orders were issued that drain cleaning would only be permitted if same-day removal of silt was arranged. Kumar warned that leaving silt on roads after cleaning leads to more filth and public complaints, harming t...