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Chandigarh Revises Tender Rules to Boost C&D Plant Bidders

Representative AI image CHANDIGARH: After three unsuccessful attempts to find bidders, the municipal corporation (MC) has revised its tender conditions and issued a new bid to operate the Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste plant under a revenue model, aiming to attract interested parties. These adjustments were made following a pre-bid meeting aimed at understanding the lack of interest from firms in previous tenders. “Based on the feedback received, we have implemented minor alterations to the terms and conditions. The new tender has been released and will be opened soon. We are optimistic about receiving responses this time,” said MC sources.…

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Chandigarh Civic Body Collects ₹61 Crore in Property Tax Rebate

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh municipal corporation has achieved a record collection of ₹61 crore in property tax during the two-month rebate period from April to May, marking the highest amount collected in this timeframe. The rebate scheme concluded on May 31. Taxpayers who failed to meet the deadline will incur a 25% penalty in addition to 12% interest on the outstanding amount. Out of the total collection, ₹37.21 crore originated from commercial properties, while residential units contributed ₹23.79 crore, according to municipal records. This represents an increase from the previous year’s collection of ₹59.94 crore in the same period. Of approximately…

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Chandigarh to Permit Industrial Plot Split for Four Kanal Units

Representative Image CHANDIGARH: The UT administration has proposed that fragmentation will only be allowed for industrial plots measuring 4 kanal and larger, as detailed in a draft released on Friday for public feedback. The administration aims to introduce a comprehensive framework for fragmentation under the proposed amendments to the Chandigarh Master Plan (CMP)-2031, which focuses on promoting sustainable and regulated development. A thorough guide will be provided to ensure the process is not misused. According to the proposal, plots with a width of less than 60 feet will not be eligible for fragmentation. For plots measuring 4 kanal and above,…

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Pay Property Tax by May 31 to Get Rebate: Chandigarh Civic Body

CHANDIGARH: The municipal corporation made a final appeal on Saturday to all residential and commercial property owners to pay their property tax by May 31 — the deadline for availing rebates during the current assessment period. Property owners are entitled to a 20% rebate on residential property tax and a 10% rebate on commercial property tax if paid by the deadline. Municipal Commissioner Amit Kumar encouraged taxpayers to either use the online payment system or visit Sampark centres to settle their dues and benefit from the rebates. He emphasized that timely payments not only save money but also facilitate the…

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Chandigarh Can Now Impose Fire Tax on Buildings

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh administration is now authorized to impose a fire tax or cess on buildings that pay property tax within the municipal corporation, following the extension of the Haryana Fire and Emergency Services Act, 2022, to Chandigarh. The fire tax will be calculated as a percentage of the property tax, with rates to be determined by the administration periodically. This initiative is part of a significant update to Chandigarh’s fire safety framework, replacing the previously enforced Delhi Fire Prevention and Fire Safety Act of 1986. The updated framework extends the validity of fire safety certificates (FSCs) from three to…

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Chandigarh’s ₹62 Crore Property Tax Disputes in HC

CHANDIGARH: Municipal Corporation Chandigarh officials have disclosed that the city’s top 20 property tax defaulters still owe over Rs 190 crore, with Rs 62 crore in arrear cases currently in litigation in the Punjab and Haryana High Court. Various reasons have led occupants of seven out of the top 20 properties to contest the MC’s claimed arrears, resulting in the authority’s inability to recover the dues. All contested properties are classified as commercial. According to official data from the Municipal Corporation, commercial properties in the IT Park owe Rs 45 crore in dues. The Golf Club has not paid Rs…