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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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Divided Chandigarh MC House leaves imposition of pet bylaws in limbo

AAP, Congress vote against rectification of bylaws, which currently list fines higher than those allowed under MC Act

Councillors arguing during the MC House meeting in Chandigarh on Tuesday. (Keshav Singh/HT)

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Published on Mar 30, 2022 03:02 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Chandigarh MC House meeting: Development agendas take a backseat amid furore over water tariff hike

Pandemonium marked the meeting as soon as it started with AAP councillors rushing to the well of the House, demanding a debate on the water tariff hike issue

AAP councillors demanding a debate on the water tariff hike issue in the well of the MC House during a meeting in Chandigarh on Tuesday. (Keshav Singh/HT)

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Published on Mar 30, 2022 03:01 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Chandigarh administrator to take final call on new water tariff

The Chandigarh administration on May 24, 2021, had stayed the up to 200% hike in water tariff till March 31, 2022

The AAP has maintained that the gap between expenditure on water supply maintenance and income from water bills should be bridged by fixing leakages. (HT File Photo)

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Published on Mar 29, 2022 03:04 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Chandigarh | Policy decisions pending with home ministry set to be fast-tracked

While detailed discussion on policy decisions could not be held due to the busy schedule, Shah, on his one-day visit to Chandigarh, directed home ministry officials to speed up approval process

Union minister Amit Shah, during his visit to Chandigarh, said policy decisions pending with home ministry will be fast-tracked. (HT File)

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Updated on Mar 29, 2022 03:05 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Chandigarh employees to get benefits of central service rules, says Amit Shah

Retirement age of Chandigarh administration employees to be enhanced from 58 to 60 years; also, female staff to get two-year child care leave instead of one

Punjab governor and UT administrator Banwarilal Purohit (centre) presenting a memento to Union home minister Amit Shah (right) in the presence of city mayor Sarabjit Kaur (left) at the football ground in Sector 17, Chandigarh, on Sunday. (Keshav Singh/HT)

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Updated on Mar 28, 2022 03:09 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Amit Shah in Chandigarh tomorrow, key issues unlikely to be taken up

Union home minister Amit Shah will be in Chandigarh on March 27 to inaugurate and lay foundation stones of a number of projects

Chandigarh administration officials will make a presentation before Union home minister Amit Shah on the implementation of different schemes and development works. (PTI)

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Updated on Mar 28, 2022 03:22 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Property tax due: Chandigarh MC shoots off notices to 30,000 defaulters

Failure to clear property tax dues in two weeks to result in penalty; multiple defaults may lead to confiscation of property

Mortgage calculator. House, noney and document. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Updated on Mar 25, 2022 04:06 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

EV Policy: Chandigarh to initiate tendering process to decide charging rates

With the Chandigarh administration planning to implement the Electric Vehicles (EV) Policy in the city from April, it will soon initiate the tendering process to decide the rates of charging stations

The Chandigarh administration is still working on the finalising the EV Policy and is unlikely to implement it from the earlier declared date of April 1. (HT File)

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Published on Mar 25, 2022 01:44 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Coming soon, a leachate treatment plant at Chandigarh’s Dadumajra

Plant, coming up at the new sanitary landfill site near the Dadumajra dump and the waste processing plant, is set to become operational by May

During rains, leachate seeps through the boundary walls of the Dadumajra dumping ground and penetrates the tiles and houses adjacent to the roads. (HT File Photo)

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Published on Mar 22, 2022 08:30 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Legacy waste disposal: Chandigarh MC clears estimates for ₹77-crore project

The legacy waste disposal project is being partially funded by the central government under the Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0

A total of 12.5 lakh MT legacy waste is to be cleared from the 25-acre Dadumajra landfill in Chandigarh. (HT File Photo)

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Published on Mar 17, 2022 02:52 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Chandigarh adviser warns admn’s societies of strict action if rules not followed

Strict action will be taken against office bearers of societies constituted by the Chandigarh administration if rules are violated, UT adviser Dharam Pal said on Wednesday

Chandigarh adviser Dharam Pal was chairing a meeting on the functioning of societies after several complaints were received on their working. (HT File)

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Published on Mar 17, 2022 01:31 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Chandigarh MC to tighten noose against violators of pet bylaws from April 1

While Chandigarh has struggled to manage its stray dog population over the years, the largely unregulated pet dog population and laxity in implementation of bylaws have also elicited strong criticism from city residents. Till date approximately 9,500 pet dogs have been registered with the MC

The issue of pet dogs was also taken up in Chandigarh MC General House meeting recently and residents’ welfare associations (RWA) have also raised the issue from time to time. (HT Photo)

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Published on Mar 15, 2022 02:04 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Chandigarh MC sinks its teeth into stray dog management

Chandigarh MC gears up to conduct fresh dog census, hire a new sterilisation contractor with sterner terms, upgrade sterilisation infrastructure for more operations in lesser time and better animal care

The animal care centre in Sector 38 West, Chandigarh, is being renovated. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Mar 14, 2022 01:30 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Now, littering in Chandigarh may invite up to ₹10,000 fine

The Chandigarh municipal corporation is targeting 48 garbage vulnerable points across the city and will impose a fine on litterbugs

Boards warning people against dumping of waste have been put up at 48 garbage vulnerable points in Chandigarh. (HT Photo)

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Published on Mar 12, 2022 02:54 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

AAP Punjab in-charge Raghav Chadha thanks voters for thumping victory in state

Addressing AAP supporters and mediapersons at party’s state headquarters in Sector 39, Chandigarh, Aam Aadmi Party’s state co-incharge Raghav Chadha said the 50-year rule of Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has been ousted.

Aam Aadmi Party’s state co-incharge Raghav Chadha thanked people of Punjab for the party’s thumping victory in Punjab. (HT File)

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Updated on Mar 10, 2022 05:50 PM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Reorgansation, leadership changes on the cards for Congress, AAP

Reorganisation and leadership changes are on the cards for Chandigarh Congress and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) after the Punjab election results are announced on Thursday

Chandigarh Congress president Subhash Chawla had also come under criticism from certain party quarters for the loss in the MC elections. (HT )

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Published on Mar 10, 2022 01:12 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Chandigarh MC doubles wet waste processing capacity in a month

In a major turnaround in solving the Chandigarh’s long-standing waste management woes, daily processing of wet waste at the solid waste processing plant in Sector 25 has doubled from 60 metric tonne (MT) to 120 MT in the span of a month

Compared to 60 MT a month ago, around 120 MT of wet waste is now processed daily at the plant in Sector 25, Chandigarh. (HT File)

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Published on Mar 10, 2022 01:05 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Three months on, Chandigarh MoH post remains vacant

Punjab has failed to respond to Chandigarh administration’s request to send a panel of names of Punjab-cadre officers for the post

The MoH heads a number of important functional areas, including sanitation, solid waste management, stray dog management, including dog sterilisation, cattle pounds, and prevention and management of diseases like dengue. (HT)

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Published on Mar 09, 2022 02:53 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

CHB detaches building violations from transfer of freehold properties

Previously, CHB did not record such transfers after the sale was executed, posing troubles for sellers and buyers alike

Building violations in CHB housing units include construction of unauthorised cantilevers, storeys, rooms and toilets, among others. (HT File Photo)

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Updated on Mar 09, 2022 02:52 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

No cheers! Beer bottle in Chandigarh to get dearer by ₹10 from April 1

While the hike is applicable to a 650 ml bottle, the rates of 330 ml and 500 ml bottle will remain unchanged in Chandigarh

The Chandigarh administration fixes the minimum price per bottle for liquor, and a contractor can fix a price higher than it but not lower. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Mar 07, 2022 02:03 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Come April 1, Bacchus lovers in Chandigarh can party till 3am

New excise policy hikes duty on IMFL by 5.5%; no change in duty on beer and wine; 3- and 4-star hotels can serve liquor round-the-clock

In the excise policy 2022-2023 announced on Friday, the Chandigarh administration hiked the excise duty on Indian made foreign liquor (IMFL) by 5.5%, but did not change the duty on wine and beer. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Published on Mar 05, 2022 01:59 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Work to upgrade cycle tracks gets rolling

UT engineering department will be taking up work on Chandigarh’s cycle tracks comprising repair, re-carpeting, improving signages and rectifying alignments

Poor condition of a cycle track on the Sector 23- 24 dividing road in Chandigarh. (Keshav Singh/HT)

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Updated on Mar 05, 2022 02:02 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Work on new waste plant finally gets off the ground

UT adviser gives nod to float expression of interest to survey technologies available to effectively process Chandigarh’s daily garbage at the new plant

The existing plant has been processing less than 50 MT (million tonnes) of the total 550 MT of solid waste generated in Chandigarh on a daily basis. (HT File Photo)

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Published on Mar 04, 2022 04:30 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Relief from most property issues in Chandigarh likely by April-end

The Chandigarh administrator has set deadlines for swift implementation of various suggestions by an MP-led panel on property issues in the city

House key on a house shaped keychain resting on wooden floorboards concept for real estate, moving home or renting property (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Published on Mar 03, 2022 01:44 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Round-the-clock water supply plan to become reality by March-end

All the requisite no-objection certificates from competent authorities, including ministries like finance, housing and environment, and other premier agencies like Niti Aayog, are in place, says Chandigarh MC commissioner

Chandigarh had missed the original deadline of October 15 for signing of the memorandum of understanding with lender Agence Française de Développement because all central government permissions were not obtained. (AFP File Photo)

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Published on Mar 02, 2022 02:51 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Chandigarh powermen’s strike put 40 lives at risk: Probe

Panel constituted by Chandigarh administration states amid the strike on February 22, both dedicated electricity lines at GMCH-32 went down, leaving 40 patients on ventilators at the mercy of power back-up systems

For over 40 hours, lakhs of residents across Chandigarh were forced to experience life without electricity and water supply as the powermen proceeded on strike after February 21 midnight. (HT File Photo)

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Updated on Mar 02, 2022 02:51 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

MC House unanimously supports demand for Rajya Sabha seat to Chandigarh

The House, in its meeting held here on Monday, was taking up the proposed private member bill introduced by Congress MP from Anandpur Sahib Manish Tewari in the Lok Sabha. The Chandigarh Administration had sought the MC’s opinion, after receiving it from the Ministry of Home Affairs.

The bill seeks to amend the Constitution with a view to provide one seat to Chandigarh in the Rajya Sabha. (HT File)

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Updated on Mar 01, 2022 03:00 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Chandigarh Housing Board to auction 5-acre plot in IT Park for apartment project

Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) is all set to auction a five-acre plot in Information Technology Park, Chandigarh

A total of 38 acres is available at the IT Park and multi-storey residential buildings will be constructed on plots of sizes varying from 3.5 to 6 acre. (HT File)

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Published on Mar 01, 2022 02:51 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

No water tariff hike in Chandigarh this year: Mayor Sarabjit Kaur Dhillon

The Chandigarh administration on May 24 last year had stayed the hike in water tariff till March 31, 2022

Chandigarh MC collects <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>90 crore per annum as water charges, but the expenditure incurred to maintain supply to its 1.8 lakh consumers is <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>225 crore. (HT File)

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Published on Mar 01, 2022 02:41 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

Chandigarh to base dog by-laws on Goa model

Looking to bring the stray dog menace under control,Chandigarh administration is expected to release revamped by-laws based on the Goa—the country’s first rabies free state—model

Chandigarh administration is likely to borrow elements from the successful Goa model while framing new dog by-laws. (HT Photo)

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Published on Mar 01, 2022 02:06 AM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

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Munieshwer A Sagar

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

AAP, Congress vote against rectification of bylaws, which currently list fines higher than those allowed under MC Act

Pandemonium marked the meeting as soon as it started with AAP councillors rushing to the well of the House, demanding a debate on the water tariff hike issue

The Chandigarh administration on May 24, 2021, had stayed the up to 200% hike in water tariff till March 31, 2022

While detailed discussion on policy decisions could not be held due to the busy schedule, Shah, on his one-day visit to Chandigarh, directed home ministry officials to speed up approval process

Retirement age of Chandigarh administration employees to be enhanced from 58 to 60 years; also, female staff to get two-year child care leave instead of one

Union home minister Amit Shah will be in Chandigarh on March 27 to inaugurate and lay foundation stones of a number of projects

Failure to clear property tax dues in two weeks to result in penalty; multiple defaults may lead to confiscation of property

With the Chandigarh administration planning to implement the Electric Vehicles (EV) Policy in the city from April, it will soon initiate the tendering process to decide the rates of charging stations

Plant, coming up at the new sanitary landfill site near the Dadumajra dump and the waste processing plant, is set to become operational by May

The legacy waste disposal project is being partially funded by the central government under the Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0

Strict action will be taken against office bearers of societies constituted by the Chandigarh administration if rules are violated, UT adviser Dharam Pal said on Wednesday

While Chandigarh has struggled to manage its stray dog population over the years, the largely unregulated pet dog population and laxity in implementation of bylaws have also elicited strong criticism from city residents. Till date approximately 9,500 pet dogs have been registered with the MC

Chandigarh MC gears up to conduct fresh dog census, hire a new sterilisation contractor with sterner terms, upgrade sterilisation infrastructure for more operations in lesser time and better animal care

The Chandigarh municipal corporation is targeting 48 garbage vulnerable points across the city and will impose a fine on litterbugs

Addressing AAP supporters and mediapersons at party’s state headquarters in Sector 39, Chandigarh, Aam Aadmi Party’s state co-incharge Raghav Chadha said the 50-year rule of Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has been ousted.

Reorganisation and leadership changes are on the cards for Chandigarh Congress and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) after the Punjab election results are announced on Thursday

In a major turnaround in solving the Chandigarh’s long-standing waste management woes, daily processing of wet waste at the solid waste processing plant in Sector 25 has doubled from 60 metric tonne (MT) to 120 MT in the span of a month

Punjab has failed to respond to Chandigarh administration’s request to send a panel of names of Punjab-cadre officers for the post

Previously, CHB did not record such transfers after the sale was executed, posing troubles for sellers and buyers alike

While the hike is applicable to a 650 ml bottle, the rates of 330 ml and 500 ml bottle will remain unchanged in Chandigarh

New excise policy hikes duty on IMFL by 5.5%; no change in duty on beer and wine; 3- and 4-star hotels can serve liquor round-the-clock

UT engineering department will be taking up work on Chandigarh’s cycle tracks comprising repair, re-carpeting, improving signages and rectifying alignments

UT adviser gives nod to float expression of interest to survey technologies available to effectively process Chandigarh’s daily garbage at the new plant

The Chandigarh administrator has set deadlines for swift implementation of various suggestions by an MP-led panel on property issues in the city

All the requisite no-objection certificates from competent authorities, including ministries like finance, housing and environment, and other premier agencies like Niti Aayog, are in place, says Chandigarh MC commissioner

Panel constituted by Chandigarh administration states amid the strike on February 22, both dedicated electricity lines at GMCH-32 went down, leaving 40 patients on ventilators at the mercy of power back-up systems

The House, in its meeting held here on Monday, was taking up the proposed private member bill introduced by Congress MP from Anandpur Sahib Manish Tewari in the Lok Sabha. The Chandigarh Administration had sought the MC’s opinion, after receiving it from the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) is all set to auction a five-acre plot in Information Technology Park, Chandigarh

The Chandigarh administration on May 24 last year had stayed the hike in water tariff till March 31, 2022

Looking to bring the stray dog menace under control,Chandigarh administration is expected to release revamped by-laws based on the Goa—the country’s first rabies free state—model

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