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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
UT water crises precipitated by inter-state dispute: MC
Chandigarh: With several areas of the city experiencing a severe water crises, MC engineering department officials revealed that Chandigarh received less water due to the tussle between governments of Punjab and Haryana over release of water. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Replying to questions of councillors during MC house meeting, engineering department officials said that since the issue had been resolved, Chandigarh had started receiving water at full capacity. However, it would take time for things to go back to normal. "During the tussle between Punjab and Haryana governments over release of water, pumping remained slow in Kajauli canal, from where Chandigarh gets water. Due to this, water level in Kajauli went down 2 feet, causing water scarcity. Now, proper water supply has been restored but stabilisation is taking time. Engineering officers of Punjab did not tell us about this at the time," an executive engineer of the MC said while replying to questions of councillors. As per records, currently, the MC gets 87 MGD water supply on a daily basis, of which around 62 MGD comes through the Kajauli water canal, while the remaining 25 MGD is taken from tubewells located across the city. Raising the issue of the water crises in their respective wards, they said that this was the first time the city had experienced such a severe situation. When most councillors raised the issue of water crises in their respective municipal wards. They said that this was the first time such an extreme water crisis-like situation had occurred. Deputy mayor Tarun Mehta said, "Though there are problems with water supply in the summer, such an extreme water supply crisis has occurred for the first time." Tired of too many ads? go ad free now BJP's Jasmanpreet Singh said, "I have been constantly telling officers concerned about the persisting water crises in my municipal ward, but the problem remains." AAP's Jaswinder Kaur said that a number of councillors were getting water supply through MC tankers but questioned how long it could serve the purpose. Box: Complaint of muddy water AAP councillor Suman Devi, who represents Indra Colony, brought a bottle of muddy water from her area to show the extent of the water supply problem. Raising questions on water supply, she said that area residents had been receiving muddy water for many days, but the problem had not been resolved. According to her, the officer concerned told them that the problem was caused by soil in the water supply pipleline and had been resolved. Box: 24X7 water supply project questioned Raising questions on the 24X7 water supply project, Congress councillor Gurpreet Singh Gabi demanded that it be cancelled immediately and a Vigilance probe be conducted. He also demanded closure of the 24X7 water supply project in Manimajra. Gabi pointed out that the consultancy fee of Rs 29 crore, which had been paid, was nearly 8% of the total project cost and unheard of anywhere in the world. He also criticised the MC for removing tubewell operators, saying that it takes 20 to 25 minutes to start a single tubewell. He questioned how one operator could manage three tubewells at once. MSID:: 121602488 413 |
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
UT asks MC to give utilization certificate for village devpt funds
Chandigarh: The UT finance department has asked the Chandigarh municipal corporation (MC) to provide a utilisation certificate for Rs 50 crore allocated under the village development fund (VDF) in 2021. The funds were distributed across various developmental projects, with Rs 19 crore designated for the building and road wing, Rs 90 lakh for horticulture initiatives, and the remaining amount for public health infrastructure. The finance department has forwarded a detailed communication to the MC, requesting comprehensive utilisation details in a segregated format. A specific proforma accompanies the letter, requiring the MC to provide information about individual projects, including administrative approvals, payment details and associated liabilities. The official communication states: "It is to inform you that the Chandigarh Administration, dated March 26, 2021, provided a Grant-in-Aid of Rs 50 crore for the development works in 13 villages and an additional Rs 25 crore towards committee liabilities under the revenue head. The Utilisation Certificate (UC) for the total amount received from the Chandigarh Administration for the works under the Village Development Funds should be sent to the quarters concerned under intimation to this office. List of works to be undertaken in this financial year. You are therefore requested to submit the above information by today positively. This may be treated as top priority." Department sources said the MC's continuous requests for additional funding, coupled with their failure to submit previous utilisation certificates, prompted this directive. The VDF allocation was supplementary to the regular grant-in-aid (GIA). Mayor's request The finance department's move on the UC comes shortly after the city mayor's appeal for dedicated village development funds. Despite the mayor's letter to the UT chief secretary in late April, requesting specific funding for village development projects , the UT has not released any additional funds. A recent financial review meeting concluded that with ongoing GIA disbursements to the MC, additional funding allocations are presently unfeasible. MSID:: 121239161 413 | Chandigarh: The UT finance department has asked the Chandigarh municipal corporation (MC) to provide a utilisation certificate for Rs 50 crore allocated under the village development fund (VDF) in 2021. The funds were distributed across various developmental projects, with Rs 19 crore designated for the building and road wing, Rs 90 lakh for horticulture initiatives, and the remaining amount for public health infrastructure. The finance department has forwarded a detailed communication to the MC, requesting comprehensive utilisation details in a segregated format. A specific proforma accompanies the letter, requiring the MC to provide information about individual projects, including administrative approvals, payment details and associated liabilities. The official communication states: "It is to inform you that the Chandigarh Administration, dated March 26, 2021, provided a Grant-in-Aid of Rs 50 crore for the development works in 13 villages and an additional Rs 25 crore towards committee liabilities under the revenue head. The Utilisation Certificate (UC) for the total amount received from the Chandigarh Administration for the works under the Village Development Funds should be sent to the quarters concerned under intimation to this office. List of works to be undertaken in this financial year. You are therefore requested to submit the above information by today positively. This may be treated as top priority." Department sources said the MC's continuous requests for additional funding, coupled with their failure to submit previous utilisation certificates, prompted this directive. The VDF allocation was supplementary to the regular grant-in-aid (GIA). Mayor's request The finance department's move on the UC comes shortly after the city mayor's appeal for dedicated village development funds. Despite the mayor's letter to the UT chief secretary in late April, requesting specific funding for village development projects, the UT has not released any additional funds. A recent financial review meeting concluded that with ongoing GIA disbursements to the MC, additional funding allocations are presently unfeasible. MSID:: 121239161 413 |
Time of India
11-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
UT starts work on installing iron railings around choes
1 2 In order to accomplish the challenging task of keeping choes in the city clean, the administration has started work on covering all the choes with iron railings at least 8-feet in height. The UT engineering department has identified 40 crucial and vulnerable locations on choes across the city and has started work on the railings were installed at a few locations on the choes earlier, majority of the sites were open, allowing dumping of garbage, debris, and other waste inside. After discussions between senior officials, including Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee (CPCC) and departments concerned, it was decided to cover all possible choe sites or areas with iron railings to stop dumping of garbage and other waste."Since the CPCC, along with UT departments concerned, is overseeing matters related to choes of the city, it was unanimously decided to proceed. Following this, the engineering department floated the tender and allotted work to the eligible bidder, who started work on the ground. The project has been planned at an approximate cost of Rs 1.50 crore. Work is being carried out under the direct supervision of engineering officials concerned to ensure that it meets terms and conditions laid down," sources in the UT choes clean and free of effluents is under the purview of the National Green Tribunal (NGT). The CPCC and MC play a vital role in taking corrective measures in this regard. In a recent meeting held last week on issues related to the NGT, the chief secretary asked authorities concerned to ensure round-the-clock monitoring of the choes to prevent flow of effluents in MC public health wing monitors the choes to ensure proper cleanliness and to plug effluent points. CPCC plays a monitoring role, conducting regular inspections of the choes and submits reports to senior UT officials about the factual conditions. These are shared with the NGT. Project In A NutshellThe Project: Chandigarh administration is installing 8-foot-high iron railings around choes to prevent waste dumpingLocations: 40 crucial and vulnerable locations have been identified for this projectCost and supervision: The project is estimated to cost around Rs 1.50 crore and is supervised by the engineering departmentDepts involved: The Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee (CPCC) and Municipal Corporation (MC) are overseeing the and compliance: Continuous monitoring and regular inspections are conducted to ensure compliance with National Green Tribunal (NGT) guidelinesObjective: The main goal is to keep the choes clean and free of effluentsMSID:: 121079830 413 | Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Time of India
Mehfil building collapse: UT report holds lessee, owner responsible
Chandigarh: The fact-finding inquiry report of the Chandigarh administration found both the lessee and owner of the Mehfil building in Sector 17 responsible for its collapse. In his detailed inquiry, the sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) of the Chandigarh administration's central division found that despite knowing that the structural stability certificate had not been procured, they renovated and altered the structure, ignoring the possible risks. Now, the Chandigarh administration is going to send this detailed fact-finding report to the Chandigarh Police for investigations and suitable action as per the findings of the report. Sources said that the role of the architect of the building, contractor, and other technical people is also under question. These aspects will be probed by the Chandigarh Police from a criminal angle. The detailed fact-finding report, which was submitted to the UT deputy commissioner, revealed that no safety measures had been taken even during repair work of the building. Moreover, no revised building plans had been passed by the estate office, and an objection was already placed. However, the lessee and owner ignored this and initiated renovation work. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Addis Ababa: AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Aroun... Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo "This fact-finding inquiry into the collapse of the building, SCO No.183-185, Sector 17, Chandigarh, on Jan 6, 2025, is based on multiple aspects, keeping required records, documents, rules, and regulations in mind. Since the entire case is largely related to the building structures, structural strength, safety, and events which led to the collapse, all the related norms, permissions, and sequences of renovation or repair were also kept in mind while inquiring into the matter. All the concerned papers and documents of the building were minutely checked during the inquiry," sources in the UT administration said. Imp Box: Report on lessee 1. It was well known to them that no structural stability certificate was procured by the owners despite clearly finding a mention in the lease document. They went on to renovate and alter the structure, ignoring the possible risks it carried 2. As per the lease document, possession of the premises was handed over to the lessee, and without their knowledge, no work could have been carried out 3. When repair work was in progress, no safety measures such as clamping of the structure were ensured, displaying absolute disregard for safety protocols 4. The contractors were never produced by the lessee despite repeated reminders. Although the counsel for the lessee argued that they were trying to get hold of them, they never filed any complaint, signalling a deliberate attempt to not produce them and mislead the undersigned Imp Box: Report on owner 1. Despite a clear demarcation in the lease agreement that they were supposed to procure a structural stability certificate, they never got one in the first instance 2. Despite the fact that revised building plans were not passed by the estate office and an objection was already placed, they ignored the same and initiated renovation work 3. Despite their repeated claims that it was the lessee that was in total possession of the building, WhatsApp chats suggest that in the days preceding the collapse, the owner's contractor was also involved in renovation work simultaneously with the lessee 4. Despite the claims that the lessee invariably caused damage to the building, the owners didn't bother raising a formal complaint with the police until Jan 13, 2025, a week after the building collapsed. The reasons for the same may be best known to the owners. MSID:: 120667893 413 |
