*MC Chandigarh reduces ground rent for Tibetan and Khampa Markets in solidarity with Himachal disaster*
*Decision taken to support traders affected by monsoon calamity in Himachal Pradesh*
*Chandigarh, September 26:-* In a compassionate move reflecting solidarity with victims of the recent natural calamity in Himachal Pradesh, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has decided to reduce the booking charges by 50% for the Dussehra Ground in Manimajra and Circus Ground in Sector 17, where the Himalayan Khampa Janjati Woolen Market and Tibetan Market are temporarily set up each year.
This significant decision was taken during the Finance and Contract Committee (F&CC) meeting held today under the chairpersonship of Smt. Harpreet Kaur Babla, Mayor, MCC. The meeting was attended by Sh. Pardeep Kumar, IAS, Special Commissioner, committee members Sh. Gurpreet Singh, Sh. Jasmanpreet Singh, Sh. Saurabh Joshi, Smt. Suman Devi, and other senior officers of MCC.
During the meeting, the committee deliberated on the agenda concerning policy guidelines and terms and conditions for booking of commercial grounds, particularly the two key market locations. After detailed discussions, the committee unanimously approved the reduction in booking fees for this year, keeping in view the hardships faced by Tibetan and Khampa traders due to landslides and floods during the recent monsoon in Himachal Pradesh.
City Mayor Smt. Harpreet Kaur Babla stated that this is a gesture of empathy and support towards communities that have been long associated with Chandigarh and contribute to its vibrant seasonal markets.
The committee also discussed and accorded approval to the following agenda items:
* Rough cost estimate for strengthening of existing storm water drainage network by repairing the existing road gullies and machine holes and constructing additional road gullies and machine holes at Transport area in sector 26 E, chandigarh at an estimated cost of Rs. 26.28 lacs.
* Development of valley park, Dhanas at an estimated cost of Rs. 33.41 lacs.
* Hiring of leachate suction machine for 3 MRF centres at an estimated cost of Rs. 36.13 lacs.
