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Time of India
20-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
MC commissioner walks out of meeting
Chandigarh: MC commissioner Amit Kumar walked out of a meeting called to discuss allocation of ward development funds after a heated exchange over the issue of unpaid salaries to employees of the civic body. During the meeting, Congress councillor Gurpreet Singh Gabi raised the issue of unpaid salaries to sewage workers for the last four months. The commissioner responded by saying that the issue was being addressed. However, when BJP councillor Kanwarjeet Singh Rana also flagged the issue, the commissioner left the meeting saying that it was not the MC house and the meeting had been called to discuss ward development funds. Kumar said, "I responded to the issue of salaries to employees. The only agenda of the meeting was ward development funds. After replying to the question of salaries, I left the meeting as I had to attend another meeting." Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla said the same thing. "The meeting was called only on the agenda of ward development funds. The commissioner left as he had to attend another meeting," she said. Ward development funds: Rs 25 lakh to be allocated The mayor convened a meeting of all councillors to discuss how essential development work could continue despite financial challenges. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo During the session, she announced allocation of a ward development fund of Rs 25 lakh per councillor. The fund is aimed at addressing basic developmental needs of each ward, including infrastructure upkeep, civic amenities, sanitation improvements, and other essential services. Acknowledging the ongoing financial crunch faced by the MC, mayor Babla emphasised the importance of judicious use of available resources to ensure that residents did not face any disruption in core civic services. She urged all councillors to prioritise key issues and work in collaboration with officials to execute the development works efficiently. "This fund is a step toward empowering local leadership to address ward-level issues swiftly and effectively. Despite financial constraints, we are committed to ensuring that the basic development needs of all city wards are met," the Mayor stated. MSID:: 121298357 413 |
Indian Express
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
MC initiates infra upgrade project worth Rs 20 lakh to resolve sewer blockage
In a step toward resolving longstanding sewer blockage issues in Ward No. 34, which includes Sectors 45 and 46, the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation has initiated an infrastructure upgrade project worth Rs 20 lakh. The repair and replacement work began on Friday near House No. 125 in Sector 45-A, led by local councillor Gurpreet Singh Gabi. The project was inaugurated by Gabi in the presence of senior citizens and local residents through traditional rituals. Gabi highlighted that the residents of areas near Gurdwara Sahib, Sector 46-D, and sectors 45-A and 45-D, had been grappling with frequent sewer blockages due to damaged or compressed pipelines. Determined to resolve the issue, Gabi said that he approached municipal authorities and tabled a special agenda item to secure project approval. He, however, alleged that despite his persistent efforts, some officials had previously withheld the file related to the sewer upgrade. However, following a house meeting where the matter was raised before Municipal Commissioner Amit Kumar and Chief Engineer Sanjay Arora, prompt action was taken and the necessary budget was sanctioned. Councillor Gabi expressed gratitude to the Municipal Commissioner and Chief Engineer for their cooperation, and announced that the damaged sewer lines in sectors 45-A and 45-D are now being replaced. In Sector 45-D, a major redesign is underway in which the sewer line passing through the rehri market is being disconnected from the residential area and reconnected to the main sewer line — aimed at eliminating future blockages. Moreover, new grease chambers are being constructed near Gurdwara Sahib in Sector 46-D to prevent the recurrence of sewer clogs.
