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Chandigarh: Residents of southern sectors meet UT adviser
Voice of Housing Societies (VOHS), which represents various housing societies in Chandigarh’s southern sectors, met UT adviser Dharam Pal on Tuesday regarding the issues they are facing
Voice of Housing Societies (VOHS), which represents various housing societies in Sectors 48, 49, 50 and 51, met UT adviser Dharam Pal on Tuesday regarding the issues they are facing.
VOHS convener MN Shukla said, “Issues like conversion from leasehold to freehold, stamp duty, unearned increase and completion certificate were discussed.”
Shukla said that the adviser discussed the issues in detail with them and has marked their representation to the UT finance secretary. “The adviser has assured us that in case the issue remains unresolved, he will hold a joint meeting to find a solution to our issues.”
The society had on Sunday held a meeting in Sector 49 with the representatives of various societies and discussed these issues with the upcoming municipal corporation (MC) elections in mind.
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