Pankaj Jain,New Delhi, Jan 29 (UNI) Delhi Water Minister Parvesh Verma on Thursday initiated disciplinary action against officials of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) following surprise inspections in Rajendra Nagar, Kanhaiya Nagar and Ashok Vihar zones. During the inspection, Verma checked attendance registers, complaint records and operational procedures to assess compliance with departmental norms. Addressing officials, the Minister said public offices must operate with discipline, responsibility and transparency, warning that any lapse in duty would invite strict action. “Every officer will be answerable for the area under their charge and for the quality of public service delivered. Officials said that replacement officers have been instructed to take charge immediately to ensure uninterrupted functioning in the affected zones.