Chandigarh, July 24 -- The UT administration has decided to hire a consultant for obtaining an environmental clearance and eco-sensitive clearance for the proposed Bulk Material Market that will come up in Sector-56 West. The UT estate office has invited offers through e-tendering for hiring the consultant.

Interested agencies can submit their bids on July 30. The technical bid will begin at 10.15 am, while the date of opening the financial bid will be announced later. The consultant will get necessary clearances from all concerned departments and take the project forward in accordance with environmental standards.

According to officials, the environmental clearance is mandatory, as the built-up area in the new market would be more than...