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Chandigarh: CITCO to pump in ₹5.5 crore to give two hotels a facelift

As part of the renovation, furniture will be refurbished, and curtains and upholstery in executive rooms, suites and the lobby will be replaced, giving the rooms a fresh and modern look

The first phase of the renovation will focus on 25 of the 155 rooms at Hotel Mountview and 40 of the 108 rooms at Hotel Shivalikview. (HT File Photo)

Published on Feb 15, 2025 10:00 AM IST

ByHillary Victor, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: CITCO inaugurates modernised petrol pump at Sector 56

The inauguration event also marked the launch of IOCL’s lucky draw scheme, with the chance to win prizes during the “Happy Hour Fuelling” on regular fuel, as well as around-the-clock offers on branded fuel to customers

The newly upgraded outlet boasts significant enhancements aimed at improving service quality and reducing fuelling time. (HT FIle photo)

Updated on Dec 07, 2024 09:22 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

CITCO orders eviction of unauthorised occupants in Mauli Jargan shed complex

The court of chief general manager (CGM), Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation Limited (CITCO), has issued eviction notices to two occupants of open space at CITCO’s shed complex in Mauli Jagran village

Rent arrear to the tune of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>27.33 lakh is also pending against an occupant from April, 2023 to October, 2024. (HT File Photo)

Updated on Nov 05, 2024 09:24 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Cash-strapped CITCO loses ₹85L, thanks to official apathy

A private telecom company, which has installed a tower at Hotel ParkView, Sector 24, has not been paying rent for the past 11 months but officials seem to be doing precious little

CITCO managing director Hari Kallikkat was not available for comments despite multiple attempts to reach him via calls and messages. (HT File)

Updated on Aug 21, 2024 09:38 AM IST

ByHillary Victor, Chandigarh

₹1.7-cr rent for Hotel Parkview flats still unpaid, Chandigarh admn puts CITCO on notice

CITCO has been directed to deposit the outstanding dues within a month, failing which legal proceedings will be initiated

Last year in July, the Chandigarh Estate Office had handed over the flats to the health department after CITCO failed to construct a convention centre/banquet hall there despite having a grant of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>9.5 crore. (HT Photo)

Updated on Aug 02, 2024 09:10 AM IST

ByHillary Victor, Chandigarh

Chandigarh excise dept shuts down bars at CITCO hotels over lack of fire NOCs

The order came a day after media reports highlighted that CITCO’s hotels had been managing to obtain bar licences annually despite lacking the mandatory fire safety certificates since 2017

A senior officer of Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation Limited said, all the bars of the hotels have shut after the directions from the excise department. (Getty image)

Updated on Apr 05, 2024 09:10 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: CITCO hotels high on bar permits but fire safety a burning concern

Since 2017, CITCO’s flagship hotels have managed to obtain bar licences annually despite lacking mandatory fire safety certificates

Mandated by the National Building Code (NBC), 2016, the fire NOC is to be renewed every three years. (HT)

Updated on Apr 04, 2024 09:42 AM IST

ByHillary Victor, Chandigarh

Now, CITCO to take charge of Chandigarh’s unsold liquor vends

Chandigarh administration doles out slew of sops for liquor contractors in Excise Policy for 2024-25 after suffering ₹150-crore losses due to unsold vends in last fiscal

There will also be a reason for cheer for consumers, as there will be no increase in rates of different categories of liquor in Chandigarh. (HT File PHoto)

Updated on Feb 22, 2024 10:46 AM IST

ByHillary Victor, Chandigarh

CITCO refuses to refund ₹9.5 crore to Chandigarh administration

In the recent meeting of Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation Limited, the officers decided not to refund the amount as it was the mistake of the UT administration for not clearing the drawings of the centre on time

After CITCO failed to utilise the grant for the construction of a convention centre, the UT administration handed over the flats to the health department in July and also directed CITCO to refund the complete amount with interest. (HT File)

Updated on Nov 21, 2023 05:46 AM IST

ByHillary Victor, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: 3 suspended CITCO staffers reinstated

The three Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation (CITCO) employees, including manager (commercial) Anil Sharma, and clerks Rikhi Ram and Balwinder Kaur, were suspended for allegedly conniving with a private security agency

The orders issued by CITCO said the decision was taken in exercise of the powers conferred under the Central Services (Classification, Control and Appeals) Rules, 1965. (HT)

Updated on Nov 19, 2023 08:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: 3 CITCO officials indicted for fraudulent withdrawal of ₹35 lakh bank guarantee

The matter had come to light in January this year when CITCO had gone to forfeit the security and found that the amount had already been withdrawn by the firm, M/s OSCAR Security and Fire Service, in June 2022

Additional district and sessions judge BR Bansal (retd) conducted the inquiry and implicated CITCO’s commercial manager Anil Sharma, clerk Balwinder Kaur and junior assistant Rikkhi Ram. (iStock)

Updated on Oct 21, 2023 09:22 AM IST

ByHillary Victor, Chandigarh

With no MD for 18 months, CITCO works suffer

Education secretary Purva Garg has been holding the additional charge of CITCO’s MD since March 2022, after Jaswinder Kaur Sidhu, a Punjab-cadre IAS officer, returned to her parent cadre

CITCO chairperson Nitin Yadav said the UT administration has already forwarded the name of a Punjab cadre officer to the ministry of home affairs (MHA) for final approval. (HT File)

Updated on Sep 04, 2023 03:53 AM IST

ByHillary Victor, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: 48 flats near Hotel Parkview to be used as medical staff hostel

Chandigarh admn hands over flats to its health dept following CITCO’s failure to utilise a grant of ₹9.5 crore for construction of a convention centre/banquet hall

Currently, the flats are lying abandoned, resulting in financial loss and deterioration of infrastructure. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 04, 2023 01:36 AM IST

ByHillary Victor, Chandigarh

CITCO announces Father’s Day photography contest

The winner will get a weekend getaway for two at one of CITCO’s properties. The runner-up will get dining experience for two at a CITCO restaurant, whereas, the third prize includes a hamper from Hotel Mountview

Winners of the photography contest will be announced in the first week of July and notified directly via social media. (HT File)

Updated on Jun 20, 2023 02:45 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Bank guarantee scam: CITCO officials kept sitting on file for 18 months

As per the case, the firm, OSCAR Security and Fire Service is accused of encashing ₹35 lakh bank guarantee submitted with CITCO on a fake document

As per the case, the firm, OSCAR Security and Fire Service is accused of encashing <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>35 lakh bank guarantee submitted with CITCO on a fake document. (HT File Photo)

Updated on Jun 12, 2023 01:31 AM IST

ByHillary Victor, Chandigarh

CITCO to privatise Sukhna Lake restaurant

In February this year, Chandigarh Industrial Tourism and Corporation Union (CITCO) had floated an expression of interest to hire a private firm to run Sukhna Lake restaurant

A total of 10 companies had shown interest in the proposal. As per CITCO records, Sukhna Lake restaurant earns roughly between <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>25 lakh and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>30 lakh per month, not enough to break even. (HT File Photo)

Updated on May 18, 2023 01:46 AM IST

ByHillary Victor, Chandigarh

Rent for Hotel Parkview rooms not paid for 7 years, Chandigarh admn puts CITCO on notice

As part of an agreement, CITCO has to pay lease money for 148 hotel rooms handed over by the Chandigarh administration since 1984

Originally, Hotel Parkview, then known as Yatri Niwas, had three blocks of apartments, including 24 each in two blocks and 48 officers’ apartments in the third block. (HT Photo)

Updated on May 03, 2023 02:09 AM IST

ByHillary Victor, Chandigarh

9 years on, CITCO says Hotel Parkview land not viable for convention centre

The Chandigarh administration had provided CITCO ₹7 crore in 2014 and ₹2.5 crore in 2016 for the centre, envisaged to provide space for exhibitions and meetings

A senior CITCO officer said the site in Sector 24, Chandigarh, was not viable, as it was in a low-lying area, besides the premises were already being used for hotel operations. (HT Photo)

Updated on Apr 26, 2023 01:28 AM IST

ByHillary Victor, Chandigarh

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