Chandigarh, Aug. 24 -- The cash-strapped Chandigarh municipal corporation (MC) is once again set to propose the transfer of all V3 roads -sector-dividing roads spanning nearly 275 km- into the UT administration jurisdiction, for carpeting and maintenance. The proposal will be tabled in the upcoming House meeting on Tuesday, August 26. In its fresh agenda note, the MC stated: "There are approximately 71 V3 roads under MC's jurisdiction with a total length of about 275 km. As per norms, resurfacing, strengthening and carpeting is required every five years to maintain road quality. However, due to financial constraints, no work has been undertaken in the past two years, leading to rapid deterioration. At present, the MC requires at least Rs.45 crore to carpet 50 km of V3 roads. Given our financial situation, it is proposed that the House reconsider transfer of these roads to the UT in public interest." This is not the first time the civic body has attempted such a move. In March this year, the House had rejected a similar proposal, arguing that transferring the roads would cut off chances of additional financial aid from the UT administration. The rejection, however, came with a dissent note from MC commissioner Amit Kumar, who had emphasised that without funds, the civic body won't be able to undertake any carpeting this season. Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla too had backed the idea of transfer, suggesting that the roads could be reclaimed once MC's financial condition improves. Following the rejection, MC wrote to the administration, but the UT refused to take over the roads, seeking clarification on the legal basis and rules under which such a transfer could be made. With the city's roads worsening and opposition protests growing louder, MC has now revived the proposal. Officials said the civic body requires nearly Rs.50 crore to re-carpet around 250 km of "very poor roads (mostly other than V3 roads)," and without immediate funds, another crucial carpeting season-October-November-could be lost. Currently, the MC maintains around 2,000 km of city roads-over 60% of Chandigarh's network-including V3 (sector dividing), V4 (shopping streets), V5 (sector circulation), V6 (residential access) and internal roads in villages and rehabilitation colonies. With even pothole repairs halted for months, residents have been flooding grievance portals and helplines, demanding urgent road maintenance. Besides this, MC will also discuss an agenda to organise the Rose Festival, in February 2026, with sponsorship from private players due to the financial crisis. The estimated budget is Rs.1.12 crore for the annual festival. MC will also table an agenda to finalise terms and conditions for new firms that will be engaged for GIS based mechanised sweeping in Southern sectors....