FOSWAC opposes double parking fee for non-tricity vehicles

During the meeting, FOSWAC members appealed to Chandigarh municipal corporation commissioner not to implement different parking rates for vehicles coming from neighbouring states, as this would create more problems for vehicles from Chandigarh going to other states

To discuss civic issues in the city, the members of the executive committee meeting of the Federation of Sectors Welfare Association Chandigarh (FOSWAC) held a meeting with municipal corporation (MC) commissioner Anindita Mitra at the People Convention Centre, Sector 36, on Sunday.

The Chandigarh municipal corporation has proposed double parking fee for vehicles registered outside the tricity. It is awaiting the UT administrator’s approval. (HT File)

During the meeting, the members appealed to the commissioner not to implement different parking rates for vehicles coming from neighbouring states, as this would create more problems for vehicles from Chandigarh going to other states.

The meeting, chaired by FOSWAC chairman Baljinder Singh Bittu, pointed out that after the recent floods, some weak spots that cause rainwater havoc every year have not been addressed properly.

Bittu further expressed dissatisfaction with the Smart Parking management system in the city and said despite big claims made during parking contract renewals, the reality turns out to be a scam. There is no evidence of Smart Parking lots on the ground.

General secretary JS Gogia highlighted that residents from many parts of the city were receiving muddy drinking water supply, indicating water contamination, which may lead to outbreak of water-borne diseases.

Sector 38 West Resident Welfare Association (RWA) president KS Chaudary, highlighting the issue of the Dadumajra dumping ground, said the garbage had been covered with curtains and asbestos sheets after the collapse of a boundary wall.

Sector 13 (duplex houses) RWA president KL Aggarwal said sanitation in their area was not up to mark due to lack of staff and equipment. He appealed to the commissioner to provide small sheds or arrangements to store the equipment of the gardeners deployed by the RWAs for the maintenance of neighbourhood parks.

Sector 21 Citizens’ Association secretary Rajan Brar expressed concerns about the pathetic condition of the Sector-21 market, which is plagued by encroachments and the invasion of scooter/car mechanics.

The municipal commissioner assured the members that she will address all issues raised and requested their cooperation in the segregation of garbage.