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MC House clears tax hike for govt properties too

Chandigarh, May 1 -- In a significant move, the BJP-led Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC) House on Wednesday approved a proposal to extend the recently implemented property tax hike to government ... Read More


In pipeline: Stiffer fine for unpaid water bills

Chandigarh, April 30 -- In an effort to ensure timely payment of water bills and boost its revenue in one fell swoop, the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC) is planning to hike the penalty imposed ... Read More


MC proposes new Act to bring more buildings under fire safety regulations

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 UT

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, 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


UT wants Rs.238 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


UT reclaims Rs.250cr land by razing Sanjay Colony

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


UT 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


Hope for relief as Kataria, 11 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


UT set to demolish Sanjay Colony today

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