Chandigarh, Feb. 12 -- In a significant administrative move, city mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla on Tuesday constituted three crucial statutory committees and nine sub-committees of the Chandigarh municipal corporation (MC). This marks the first time in the current MC House's tenure that all committees have been formed after the elections.

The three statutory committees-- road, house tax assessment, and water supply and sewerage disposal, have financial powers of Rs.25 lakh each, while the nine sub-committees will be authorised to handle matters worth Rs.15 lakh each. The finance and contract committee (F&CC), with a financial authority of Rs.50 lakh, plays a pivotal role in financial decision-making.

The nine special sub-committees are form...