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Munieshwer A Sagar

Munieshwer A Sagar

Munieshwer A Sagar is a principal correspondent at Chandigarh and reports on real estate.

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Conversion of leasehold to freehold: SC junks Chandigarh’s objections, asks it to do ‘needful’

The issue of allowing conversion of industrial and commercial properties has been hanging fire for more than two decades. UT allowed conversion of residential properties in 1996. (HT PHOTO )

Published on Aug 30, 2022 02:51 am IST

Filth to fuel: Chandigarh MC set to harness cow dung

At present, almost all cow dung generated in the MC’s cattle pounds is being dumped in seasonal rivulets, without being processed (HT PHOTO )

Updated on Aug 29, 2022 03:49 am IST

Chandigarh MC set to hire all-weather machine to repair roads

Chandigarh municipal corporation (MC) is all set to hire an all-weather jet-patcher machine, at a cost of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2 crore. (HT Photo)

Published on Aug 28, 2022 02:24 am IST

Leasehold to freehold conversion: In major U-turn, Chandigarh raises 8 key objections to proposal

In its letter to the MHA, UT officials write, “If commercial and industrial plots are converted to freehold, there will be a shortage of properties with the administration.” (HT File)

Published on Aug 27, 2022 03:29 am IST

Leasehold to freehold conversion: Now, MHA seeks fresh report from Chandigarh

MHA’s demand comes just four days before the August 29 deadline set by the Supreme Court for UT and MHA to reach a consensus on Chandigarh’s long-pending policy matters. (HT Photo)

Published on Aug 26, 2022 01:46 am IST

65% registered street vendors in Chandigarh not paying monthly fee

Of the total 10,937 vendors registered with Chandigarh MC, only 3,833 vendors have been regularly paying their fee. (HT File Photo)

Published on Aug 25, 2022 02:01 am IST

Study tour: Not just Goa, Chandigarh councillors decide to pack bags for Mumbai too

AAP and BJP councillors protesting against each other during the House meeting at the MC office in Sector 17, Chandigarh, on Tuesday. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Published on Aug 24, 2022 02:18 am IST

Chandigarh hops on the EV lane with seed money to subsidise buyers

The UT’s electric vehicle (EV) policy is all set to be rolled out by month-end with the finance department creating a corpus of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5 crore, to be used to fund subsidies for buyers. (Shutterstock)

Published on Aug 23, 2022 02:39 am IST

Over 800 govt buildings owe Chandigarh MC ₹84 crore in property tax

Of the total property tax dues, <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>26 crore are owed by 41 properties belonging to different institutions, such as Panjab University, PGIMER, Punjab Engineering College, ICSSR, and other government colleges and schools in Chandigarh. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Aug 22, 2022 04:04 am IST

Chandigarh’s public bike sharing project changes track year after launch

Since the launch of the project’s first phase in August 2021, more than 1 lakh users have downloaded the official mobile app and around 1,300 users make use of the app daily, with the number going up to 1,800 on public holidays. (HT Photo)

Published on Aug 18, 2022 02:06 am IST

Concerns over fiscal viability: Rough ride for bicycle sharing system; third phase pushed to Sept

UT adviser Dharam Pal will hold a review meeting with the firm carrying out the project to discuss the initiative’s future and financial viability on August 17. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Updated on Aug 15, 2022 01:48 am IST

Dadumajra landfill: Firm finalised, legacy waste removal set to pick up pace

A total of 12.5 lakh MT legacy waste is to be cleared at the Dadumajra landfill to reclaim over 25 acres of land. (HT Photo)

Published on Aug 13, 2022 02:07 am IST

Lower liquor prices in Punjab cause slump in sales in Chandigarh

A carton of Kingfisher beer now costs <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>450- <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>500 in Punjab, compared to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>950 to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,000 in Chandigarh, where there has been no change in price. (HT Photo)

Published on Aug 12, 2022 03:55 am IST

Chandigarh: 2 water bodies being revived in Sarangpur, Kaimbwala villages

The pond in Sarangpur village, Chandigarh, which was revived by the administration.

Published on Aug 11, 2022 12:31 am IST

IAF choppers to make Chandigarh’s Independence Day celebrations special

IAF helicopters will shower participants at the Independence Day event with flower petals and a contingent of parachutists will paradrop with the Tricolour during the ceremony. (PTI File Photo)

Published on Aug 10, 2022 02:48 am IST

Hygiene, waste management upgrade for Chandigarh MC slaughter house in offing

Chandigarh MC’s hygiene and waste management upgrade for its slaughter house is expected to be ready in two years. (HT File)

Updated on Aug 10, 2022 03:19 am IST

Chandigarh, MHA meeting to reach consensus on long-pending policy issues comes a cropper

While the leasehold to freehold conversion and misuse charges were at the centrestage of the Chandigarh-MHA meeting on Monday, the UT administration also reminded the MHA about other pending issues, including the city-specific Tenancy Act, creation of new posts and extension of posts that lapsed during the Covid-19 period. (HT)

Published on Aug 09, 2022 02:21 am IST

326 Chandigarh households fined since August 1 for unsegregated waste

It has been more than three years since Chandigarh MC mandated segregation of waste at source. (HT Photo)

Published on Aug 06, 2022 03:01 am IST

Chandigarh admn to continue recruitments through old rules

The personnel secretary reasoned that it will not be fair to keep matters like appointment (direct/promotion/ deputation), probation, confirmation, etc. in limbo till the Recruitment Rules are finalised as per Central Rules. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Aug 06, 2022 03:01 am IST

In 6 months, expect a smarter, more effective parking system in Chandigarh

The working of the current parking contractors in Chandigarh has been under scanner for quite some time and they have been repeatedly penalised for several shortcomings. (HT File Photo)

Published on Aug 05, 2022 03:03 am IST

After tepid response to property auctions, CHB cuts reserve prices by 15%

Notably, this is not the first time that CHB has had to lower the reserve prices of its properties in the face of poor response from bidders. It took a similar decision in September last year as well. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Aug 04, 2022 03:58 am IST

Long-pending policy matters: After SC rap, Chandigarh adviser, MHA joint secy to meet on Aug 8

Policy issues like approval for conversion of commercial and industrial properties from leasehold to freehold, and rationalisation of misuse and building violation charges will be taken up at the meeting. (iStock)

Published on Aug 03, 2022 03:09 am IST

From today, Chandigarh MC to up ante against regular waste sorting defaulters

Now, with the existing plant expected to work more effective and efficiency in next three months, the need for waste to be segregated would be more urgent. The MC has allotted work for major overhaul of the machinery at the plant. (HT Photo)

Published on Aug 01, 2022 02:24 am IST

Home minister Amit Shah assures full support to Punjab in war on drugs

Home minister Amit Shah assures full support to Punjab in war on drugs

Published on Jul 31, 2022 01:48 am IST

Zero-tolerance policy towards drugs giving results: Amit Shah

Union home minister Amit Shah addresses the National Conference on Drug Trafficking and National Security organised by NCB, in Chandigarh on Saturday. (ANI)

Updated on Jul 31, 2022 12:39 am IST

Amit Shah to visit Chandigarh on July 30, talks on key issues unlikely

A long list of Chandigarh’s issues is pending with the Union ministry of home affairs, some even for several years now. (PTI)

Published on Jul 30, 2022 04:58 am IST

Chandigarh’s legacy waste removal project: Firm makes lowest bid of ₹79 crore, MC to try to bring it lower

A total of 12.7 lakh MT legacy waste is to be cleared from the 25-acre Dadumajra landfill in Chandigarh. (HT Photo)

Published on Jul 29, 2022 03:54 am IST

Chandigarh: Councillors gearing up for yet another jaunt, this time to Goa

Despite lakhs spent on study tours, there is no notable change on the ground as Chandigarh continues to struggle with issues of sanitation, water supply and waste management. Most of the reports of these tours have come under scanner for being copy-paste jobs or lifted from internet. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 27, 2022 03:29 am IST

Group home for mentally ill: Chandigarh admn invites tenders for ₹26-crore project

The permanent group home will come up on two acres of vacant land at the Government Rehabilitation Institute for Intellectual Disabilities (GRIID) in Sector 31, Chandigarh. (Shutterstock)

Published on Jul 26, 2022 03:09 am IST

Shorter route to Chandigarh airport: CHIAL on board with admn’s proposal, IAF’s nod needed next

The shorter route will reduce the distance between Chandigarh and the airport in Mohali to 3 to 5 km. (HT Photo)

Published on Jul 26, 2022 03:09 am IST

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