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Infrastructure

Adarsh Colony razed, Chandigarh administration considers declaring city ‘slum free’

CHANDIGARH: After the demolition of Adarsh Colony on Thursday, UT administration is considering declaring the city “slum free.” Another slum cluster, Shahpur Colony, is still standing but UT officials contend that most of it is located on private land and requires proceedings under the Periphery Act. Shahpur Colony has around 300 shanties spread over four acres of land. Deputy commissioner (DC) Nishant Kumar Yadav said, “We will request the UT administration to declare the city ‘slum free’ as all the major slum clusters standing on government land have been demolished. Shahpur Colony is predominantly on private agricultural land. The constructions…

Industry

After collector rate, conversion charges set to see steep hike in Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: A steep hike in conversion charges will soon be made effective, with the UT deputy commissioner office submitting the proposal to the Chandigarh administration for the revision of charges for the conversion of leasehold residential property to freehold, based on the increased collector rates. The charges differ across categories, but officials state that the increase will be at least double the existing rates. The conversion charges were fixed as per the 2017 notification and collector rates. As per the latest proposal, the conversion rates will be revised annually in line with the annual collector rate revision. Nishant Kumar Yadav,…

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Chandigarh civic body’s commissioner calls meeting to resolve Manimajra land project issues

CHANDIGARH: Facing multiple queries and confusion over the municipal corporation’s plan to dispose of its Manimajra land for a housing complex, municipal commissioner Amit Kumar will hold a high-level meeting on Monday. The meeting will include senior UT officials, including the Deputy Commissioner, Chief Engineer, and other concerned authorities, with the aim of clearing all hurdles and moving the project forward. The UT administration is yet to provide the collector rate for the Manimajra land. Also, new concerns have emerged, including the presence of high-tension wires at the site and the mandatory inclusion of a dedicated quota for economically weaker…

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Houses outside lal dora in Chandigarh to get water connections but at a hefty price

CHANDIGARH: The BJP-led municipal corporation did approve the agenda of temporary water connections for residents living outside the lal dora at 22 villages in the city, but with a caveat. The civic body has imposed double domestic charges and hefty construction charges, much to the chagrin of opposition parties, which protested against the financial burden. According to the opposition, water connections should be provided without imposing double domestic charges and construction charges on old buildings. Regardless of their protests, the mayor and BJP councillors approved the agenda. Objecting to this, AAP councillor Hardeep Singh said, “Water connection is required, but…

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Chandigarh civic body set to proceed after getting estate office’s nod on freehold

CHANDIGARH: The estate office of the Chandigarh administration has informed the municipal corporation that they dispose of their residential properties on a freehold basis, but only after obtaining prior approval from the competent authority of the UT. Meanwhile, the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) informed the MC that they do not engage in activities involving the disposal of chunks of land. The responses from both EO and CHB came after the MC sent them a letter inquiring about their mode of land disposal for residential purposes, whether leasehold or freehold. This information was sought to aid in planning the disposal of…