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Munieshwer A Sagar

Munieshwer A Sagar is a principal correspondent at Chandigarh and reports on real estate.

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Chandigarh: Councillors revisit demand for personal staff

In a rare bipartisan move, both the majority Bharatiya Janata Party councillors and the opposition Congress supported the resolution

Chandigarh councillors have passed a resolution to appoint a stenographer and a peon at their community offices.

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Updated on Sep 01, 2021 01:37 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Chandigarh admn links services with vax certificate or -ve report

Carrying a Covid-19 vaccination certificate of at least the first dose or a negative RT-PCR test report that is not older than 72 hours has been made mandatory to visit government offices to avail any service in Chandigarh

The UT adviser has also ordered stepping up of the vaccination drive in Chandigarh.

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Updated on Aug 30, 2021 12:46 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Mayor to kick off meetings with RWAs on Sept 15

New MC commissioner Anindita Mitra had mooted the proposal to hold these meetings; all 26 wards expected to be covered by the end of September which will be biannual

Chandigarh mayor Ravi Kant Sharma. (HT File)

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Updated on Aug 28, 2021 01:34 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Chandigarh admn to build 209 new bus queue shelters in 9 months

The total project cost is pegged at ₹12 to 14 crore and the work is slated to begin next month; UT chief engineer says tenders will soon be floated

The Chandigarh engineering department will also refurbish 200 old bus queue shelters. (HT File Photo)

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Published on Aug 27, 2021 12:57 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Carpooling: Chandigarh admn junks draft policy, to adopt Centre’s guidelines

The policy envisaged that people share vehicles when going to a common destination. Dedicated mobile apps were to be developed; driver’s antecedents were also to be verified

Chandigarh has the highest density of vehicles in the country and battles traffic congestion on a daily basis.

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Published on Aug 26, 2021 12:33 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Revised plans of IT Park housing project get nod

In a letter to the estate office, the urban planning department has written that the revised building plan is being recommended technically from the town planning and architectural aspects

The general housing scheme is coming up over 16.6 acres at the IT Park in Chandigarh.

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Published on Aug 25, 2021 12:35 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

MRTS: Chandigarh admn to go for fresh study

After years in cold storage, the MRTS plans have been revived with the Chandigarh administration deciding to go in for a fresh study on the comprehensive mobility plan for the city

Chandigarh has the highest density of vehicles per household in the country, leading to traffic congestion and snarls.

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Published on Aug 24, 2021 12:33 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Chandigarh advisory council’s tenure extended by 6 months

In its two-year tenure, the Chandigarh advisory council proved largely inconsequential in the delivery of any crucial decisions or resolving long-standing issues of the city

Critics have also voiced concern over the irregular nature of meetings and it “not being a truly people’s representative institution” (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Aug 23, 2021 02:24 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Chandigarh MC fund crunch: Projects worth ₹380 cr in limbo

The fund-starved MC had recently assessed its capacity to undertake the works spread over this year and the findings don’t promise a bright road ahead.

The MC had started the current fiscal with a deficit of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>670 crore. Against a budget of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,641 crore for 2021-22, the civic body had estimated only <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>971 crore in its kitty. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Aug 23, 2021 01:29 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: CHB general housing scheme at IT Park delayed

Delay in environmental, wildlife and urban planning approvals has stalled the project; CHB last month promised to complete it within 100 days

The general housing scheme is planned to come up over 16.6 acres at the IT Park in Chandigarh.

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Published on Aug 21, 2021 12:47 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Chandigarh’s wait for upgraded waste plant to get longer

Allotment of tenders will be finalised only after the new Chandigarh MC House is formed, which will happen in January 2022

Mayor Ravi Kant Sharma has assured that the work to upgrade the plant would start before the MC polls in December. (HT File Photo)

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Updated on Aug 20, 2021 08:10 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Soon, pay fine for dumping malba at undesignated sites

Draft policy prepared by the Chandigarh administration states that the waste generator will be responsible for moving the construction and demolition waste to the processing site

The UT administration on Wednesday finalised the draft Chandigarh Construction and Demolition Waste Management Policy, 2021.

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Updated on Aug 19, 2021 12:13 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Mother and child care centre project delayed

In his I-Day speech, UT administrator VP Singh Badnore said the centre will come up at GMSH-16 soon, even as the project is still restricted to planning board

The 404-bed state-of-the-art centre entails a seven-storey building, the tallest at Government Multi Speciality Hospital in Sector 16, Chandigarh. (HT FILE PHOTO)

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Published on Aug 17, 2021 12:30 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Need-based changes: CHB considering more relaxations

Pressed by more than 65,000 allottees, Chandigarh Housing Board is once again considering to revise the policy for need-based changes in its dwelling units

CHB residents’ welfare federation has been demanding implementation of the “Delhi model” for resolving the contentious issue.

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Published on Aug 17, 2021 12:27 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Former Chandigarh Congress chief Chhabra joins AAP

Since his removal from the post of the Chandigarh Congress president in February earlier this year, Chhabra has been a vocal critic of the party’s local leadership

Pardeep Chhabra joined the AAP in the presence of its national convener Arvind Kejriwal in New Delhi. (HT Photo)

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Published on Aug 14, 2021 12:50 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Soon, pick from pre-designed floor plans to rebuild your CHB independent house

More than 600 allottees stand to benefit from the option that Chandigarh Housing Board is in advanced stage of rolling out

All these plans will be uploaded on the CHB site. (HT Photo)

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Published on Aug 13, 2021 01:51 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Dadumajra dump site nowhere near being cleared

Under the ₹33-crore legacy waste mining project launched in December 2019, entire 5 lakh metric tonnes waste lying at the spot for more than 20 years was to be bio-mined

The daily generation of solid waste in Chandigarh is around 550-600 MT, but only 70-80 MT waste is processed every day. (HT FILE PHOTO)

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Published on Aug 11, 2021 12:19 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Only 4% leasehold properties find buyers

The Chandigarh Housing Board had put up 38 dwelling units and 151 commercial properties on auction; was able to get bids for only five and three, respectively

The CHB received about 12.6% above the reserve price for residential units and 6.5% above the reserve price for commercial units.

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Published on Aug 10, 2021 11:29 PM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Chandigarh’s 3D map is ready at cost of ₹4 crore

It will help in checking encroachments, planning and upgrading all kinds of infrastructure, formulation of more accurate Chandigarh Master Plan, flood control through terrain mapping and precise assessment of property tax payees

The 3D map formulation was done through use of aerial and mobile Light Imaging Detection and Ranging survey and took nearly four years to be completed.

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Published on Aug 09, 2021 01:08 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Rift in Chandigarh Congress: Ex-president Chhabra quits party

The resignation comes a day after the Chandigarh Territorial Congress Committee decided to issue a show-cause notice to Chhabra for his “anti-party” activities

Pardeep Chhabra, in his resignation letter addressed to Sonia Gandhi, blamed senior Congress leader Pawan Bansal for his resignation.

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Published on Aug 07, 2021 12:48 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Goenka Group set to take over power department

Subsidiary of the conglomerate’s flagship firm makes highest bid of ₹871 crore for privatisation of Chandigarh electricity department; Union cabinet to give final approval

The decision to privatise the Chandigarh electricity department was taken on May 12, 2020, after directions from the Centre

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Published on Aug 05, 2021 12:38 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

IAF to set up vintage airplane museum in Chandigarh

Chandigarh administration and Indian Air Force reached an in principle agreement to set up the museum at the government press building in Sector 18

The Chandigarh administration had shut down the government printing press in 2019.

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Published on Aug 04, 2021 12:19 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Chandigarh MC puts 500 property tax defaulters on notice

So far, 300 commercial and 200 residential property owners have been put on notice to recover ₹3 crore tax

For a financially struggling Chandigarh MC, property tax comprises a major chunk of its revenue.

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Published on Aug 02, 2021 11:06 PM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Former Chandigarh Congress chief attacks party leadership

Chandigarh Congress on July 31 appointed 133 office bearers to different posts, including eight vice-presidents

Pardeep Chhabra alleged the new office-bearers were appointed not on merit, but “on the basis of money and sycophancy”. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Aug 02, 2021 12:14 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Transfers deed in Chandigarh must state parents will be taken care of

Chandigarh Maintenance Tribunal observes children were not fulfilling parents’ basic needs after property transfer was complete

The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, mandates that the transferee must provide basic amenities and physical needs to the transferor (parents). (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Updated on Jul 31, 2021 01:21 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

IIT Ropar picked to ready DPR for upgrade of Chandigarh’s waste processing plant

It has been given a month and a half to complete the work; the other contender for the job was Punjab Engineering College (PEC), Chandigarh, but its bid was higher

Councillors taking part in 300th house meeting at municipal corporation office in Sector 17 Chandigarh on Thursday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

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Updated on Jul 30, 2021 12:54 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Soon, Chandigarh officials will only move around in electric vehicles

Confirming the development, UT adviser Dharam Pal, said, “Within all the departments, we are looking at buying only electric vehicles from hereon and all condemned vehicles will also be replaced by e-vehicles.”

Notably, earlier this year, Union transport minister Nitin Gadkari had also made a case for making it mandatory for all officials in government ministries and departments to use electric vehicles. (Bloomberg)

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Published on Jul 28, 2021 01:32 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Chandigarh Golf Club institutes trophy in memory of legendry sprinter Milkha Singh

Milkha died of post Covid complications on June 19 at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh.

After retiring from athletics, Milkha Singh played golf regularly, mostly at the Chandigarh Golf Club. (HT FILE)

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Published on Jul 27, 2021 02:27 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Chandigarh Estate Office ready to auction residential, commercial, institutional plots

Last year, the Estate Office had planned to auction properties in December, but there was heavy vegetation on the plots

The Estate Office had conducted its last auction in November 2019 when all of the residential properties on offer were sold, even though there were no takers for commercial and industrial plots. The department had generated a revenue close to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>44 crore from the auction of 11 residential properties with a total reserve price of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>27 crore. (HT FILE PHOTO)

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Published on Jul 27, 2021 02:16 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Chandigarh hires hi-tech machine to rid Sukhna Lake of weeds

The ₹12-lakh Aquatic Weed Harvesting Machine, sourced from a Mumbai-based firm, will speed up the process to remove weeds from the lake

Over the years, though de-weeding was taken up regularly; it was done manually, which could clean the Sukhna Lake only partially. (HT Photo)

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Published on Jul 26, 2021 01:57 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

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Munieshwer A Sagar is a principal correspondent at Chandigarh and reports on real estate.

In a rare bipartisan move, both the majority Bharatiya Janata Party councillors and the opposition Congress supported the resolution

Carrying a Covid-19 vaccination certificate of at least the first dose or a negative RT-PCR test report that is not older than 72 hours has been made mandatory to visit government offices to avail any service in Chandigarh

New MC commissioner Anindita Mitra had mooted the proposal to hold these meetings; all 26 wards expected to be covered by the end of September which will be biannual

The total project cost is pegged at ₹12 to 14 crore and the work is slated to begin next month; UT chief engineer says tenders will soon be floated

The policy envisaged that people share vehicles when going to a common destination. Dedicated mobile apps were to be developed; driver’s antecedents were also to be verified

In a letter to the estate office, the urban planning department has written that the revised building plan is being recommended technically from the town planning and architectural aspects

After years in cold storage, the MRTS plans have been revived with the Chandigarh administration deciding to go in for a fresh study on the comprehensive mobility plan for the city

In its two-year tenure, the Chandigarh advisory council proved largely inconsequential in the delivery of any crucial decisions or resolving long-standing issues of the city

The fund-starved MC had recently assessed its capacity to undertake the works spread over this year and the findings don’t promise a bright road ahead.

Delay in environmental, wildlife and urban planning approvals has stalled the project; CHB last month promised to complete it within 100 days

Allotment of tenders will be finalised only after the new Chandigarh MC House is formed, which will happen in January 2022

Draft policy prepared by the Chandigarh administration states that the waste generator will be responsible for moving the construction and demolition waste to the processing site

In his I-Day speech, UT administrator VP Singh Badnore said the centre will come up at GMSH-16 soon, even as the project is still restricted to planning board

Pressed by more than 65,000 allottees, Chandigarh Housing Board is once again considering to revise the policy for need-based changes in its dwelling units

Since his removal from the post of the Chandigarh Congress president in February earlier this year, Chhabra has been a vocal critic of the party’s local leadership

More than 600 allottees stand to benefit from the option that Chandigarh Housing Board is in advanced stage of rolling out

Under the ₹33-crore legacy waste mining project launched in December 2019, entire 5 lakh metric tonnes waste lying at the spot for more than 20 years was to be bio-mined

The Chandigarh Housing Board had put up 38 dwelling units and 151 commercial properties on auction; was able to get bids for only five and three, respectively

It will help in checking encroachments, planning and upgrading all kinds of infrastructure, formulation of more accurate Chandigarh Master Plan, flood control through terrain mapping and precise assessment of property tax payees

The resignation comes a day after the Chandigarh Territorial Congress Committee decided to issue a show-cause notice to Chhabra for his “anti-party” activities

Subsidiary of the conglomerate’s flagship firm makes highest bid of ₹871 crore for privatisation of Chandigarh electricity department; Union cabinet to give final approval

Chandigarh administration and Indian Air Force reached an in principle agreement to set up the museum at the government press building in Sector 18

So far, 300 commercial and 200 residential property owners have been put on notice to recover ₹3 crore tax

Chandigarh Congress on July 31 appointed 133 office bearers to different posts, including eight vice-presidents

Chandigarh Maintenance Tribunal observes children were not fulfilling parents’ basic needs after property transfer was complete

It has been given a month and a half to complete the work; the other contender for the job was Punjab Engineering College (PEC), Chandigarh, but its bid was higher

Confirming the development, UT adviser Dharam Pal, said, “Within all the departments, we are looking at buying only electric vehicles from hereon and all condemned vehicles will also be replaced by e-vehicles.”

Milkha died of post Covid complications on June 19 at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh.

Last year, the Estate Office had planned to auction properties in December, but there was heavy vegetation on the plots

The ₹12-lakh Aquatic Weed Harvesting Machine, sourced from a Mumbai-based firm, will speed up the process to remove weeds from the lake

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