Chandigarh, May 31 -- Residents looking to host their celebrations at community centres in Chandigarh may soon have to set aside a fatter budget, as the municipal corporation has proposed an up to three-fold hike in their booking charges.

The proposal, aimed at generating much-needed revenue for the cash-strapped MC, is set to be tabled in the House meeting scheduled for June 3.

Depending on the facilities offered, the community centres located across the city are classified into three categories. Category A centres, earlier available for Rs.44,000, will cost Rs.60,000 - a 36% jump - if the proposal goes through.

The booking charge for Category B centres is set to be doubled from Rs.22,000 to Rs.40,000, while the steepest hike is propo...