Bengaluru: Chief Minister Basavaraja Bommai on Wednesday said that the government will bring in a new file management system for quicker file movement.

The Chief Minister chaired a meeting with senior officials after the taking oath in which he said that he wanted to be keen on sharpening the administrative machinery and wanted to do away with the "chalta hai" attitude among officials.

Until then, a file clearance drive will be taken up. All departments have been given 15 days to bring all files up to date, he said.

He also emphasised on inter-departmental cooperation. A ranking system will be introduced to encourage departments to perform well, he added. "I have told officials that the new administration will get a new orientation and I have taken the bold decision of giving the people of the state an efficient, honest and popular administration. I know how difficult it is to implement,” he said.

“Our state is the pride of progressive and effective governance. We need to work more efficiently in a changed situation. Cabinet resolutions must be implemented in a timely manner besides delays can lead to corruption and suggested that government decisions should be implemented within the stipulated time frame.

All officers should be clear about their department's functions, policies, regulations and guidelines. Do good deeds courageously without any hesitation and my government will be with you, he added.

Facing flooding in the current state and controlling and managing the Covid should be our priority and directed the Chief Secretaries to issue guidelines on this he said.

In addition various departments must work in coordination. Discuss this in detail again, and guidelines will be outlined to alleviate confusion. Speaking at the meeting, the government's Chief Secretary P. Ravikumar promised to act in accordance with the expectations of the Chief Minister.