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Chandigarh MC proposes new Act to bring more buildings under fire safety norms

Chandigarh, April 29 -- In a move to bring more buildings under fire safety regulations, the Chandigarh municipal corporation (MC) is proposing the adoption of a new Fire Safety Act, making fire safet... Read More


Now, parking fee hike to hit wallets in Chandigarh

Chandigarh, April 27 -- Still suffering the jolt of property and collector rate hikes, Chandigarh residents may soon feel another pinch in their wallets - this time due to increased parking charges. ... Read More


Amid fund crunch, Chandigarh MC to start road repair in 'priority' areas

Chandigarh, April 26 -- Amid financial crunch and after nearly a year-long halt, the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC) is set to begin road recarpeting works in the city but only in priority-based... Read More


Chandigarh admn wants rRs.r238 crore saved from privatising power for needy MC

Chandigarh, April 25 -- In a ray of hope for the severely cash-strapped municipal corporation, the Chandigarh administration has written a letter to the Union ministry of home affairs (MHA), seeking R... Read More


Chandigarh admn reclaims rRs.r250-crore land by razing Sanjay Colony

Chandigarh, April 24 -- The Chandigarh administration resolutely reclaimed its prime land worth Rs.250 crore after demolishing Sanjay Colony, an illegal slum cluster in Industrial Area, Phase 1, on We... Read More


Chandigarh scales down property tax after outcry

Chandigarh, April 24 -- Facing intense backlash from residents, traders, industrialists and even political circles, the UT administration on Wednesday offered marginal relief by reducing the property ... Read More


Chandigarh admn set to demolish Sanjay Colony on April 23

Chandigarh, April 23 -- After nearly three years of legal battle and multiple court interventions, the UT administration will finally bulldoze the illegal Sanjay Colony in Industrial Area, Phase I, on... Read More


Property tax hike: Hope for relief as Kataria, 11 Chandigarh mayors huddle on ways out

Chandigarh, April 23 -- Amid mounting political pressure and public outrage over the steep property tax hike, Punjab governor and UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria on Tuesday convened an urgent mee... Read More


Only 20 of 48 liquor vends sold in fresh hiccup for Chandigarh administration

Chandigarh, April 22 -- The Chandigarh administration's plan to re-auction 48 liquor vends after cancelling their allotments fizzled out without much success, as only 20 found takers. The auction was... Read More


Property tax hike: Chandigarh administrator to sit down with past 10 mayors, MC chief today

Chandigarh, April 22 -- Amid the widespread political and public uproar over the steep hike in property tax, the Punjab governor and UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria has called a meeting with city... Read More