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      Munieshwer A Sagar

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

      Articles by Munieshwer A Sagar

      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 )
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Aug 29, 2022 21:21 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 )
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Aug 28, 2022 22:19 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)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Aug 27, 2022 20:54 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)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Aug 26, 2022 21:59 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)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Aug 25, 2022 20:16 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)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Aug 24, 2022 20:31 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)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Aug 23, 2022 20:48 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)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Aug 22, 2022 21:09 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)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Aug 21, 2022 22:34 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)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Aug 17, 2022 20:36 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)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Aug 14, 2022 20:18 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)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Aug 12, 2022 20:37 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)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Aug 11, 2022 22:25 IST

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

      The pond in Sarangpur village, Chandigarh, which was revived by the administration.
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Aug 10, 2022 19:01 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)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Aug 9, 2022 21:18 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)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Aug 9, 2022 21:49 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)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Aug 8, 2022 20:51 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)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Aug 5, 2022 21:31 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)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Aug 5, 2022 21:31 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)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Aug 4, 2022 21:33 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)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Aug 3, 2022 22:28 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)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Aug 2, 2022 21:39 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)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jul 31, 2022 20:54 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
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jul 30, 2022 20:18 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)
      india news
      Updated on Jul 30, 2022 19:09 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)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jul 29, 2022 23:28 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)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jul 28, 2022 22:24 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)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jul 26, 2022 21:59 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)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jul 25, 2022 21:39 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)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jul 25, 2022 21:39 IST
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