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*Prime land freed from encroachments in Manimajra by MC Chandigarh*

*Municipal Corporation launches unique initiative on the World Environment Day*

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*Mayor & Commissioner reach out to citizens to Plant trees*

*Distribute Tulsi Plants at Horticulture Nursery Sector 23*

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*Chandigarh, June 5:-* To encourage the community to keep their surroundings green, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh (MCC) launched a new initiative by distributing Tulsi (Basil) plants at the Rose Horticulture Nursery in Sector 23. This initiative aims to encourage citizens to purchase and plant trees from the MCC nursery at subsidized prices.

City Mayor Sh. Kuldeep Kumar and Municipal Commissioner Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS distributed Tulsi plants to the citizens of the city beautiful to mark World Environment Day under the “Swachhata Ki Mohar” initiative.

The Mayor said that the Municipal Corporation has demonstrated its strong commitment to enhancing the city’s green cover by successfully exceeding its tree and shrub plantation targets for the financial year 2023-24. The MCC had set a target of planting 54,398 plants, including 6,025 trees and 48,370 shrubs, but exceeded this target by planting a total of 72,864 plants, including 6,784 trees and 66,080 shrubs across the city.

He further added that for the upcoming financial year 2024-25, the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation has set an even more ambitious target of planting 60,460 plants citywide, including both trees and shrubs. The plantation drive will span various sectors, parks, green belts, community centers, rehabilitation colonies, and other key locations around Chandigarh.

Municipal Commissioner Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS emphasized that it is high time we take proactive measures to save our environment and land for the future. She said that each citizen must take ownership of attaining a zero-waste lifestyle by segregating waste properly, conserving water, adopting home composting, eliminating single-use plastics, and encouraging the entire community to do the same.

Earlier, the Mayor and Commissioner also planted saplings of trees and shrubs at Sector 23 Park, motivating citizens to participate in the greening efforts.

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*Prime land freed from encroachments in Manimajra by MC Chandigarh*

*Swachhata Ki Mohar : MCC is committed to preserve the environment, improving community and city sanitation standards*

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*Raises awareness in Bapu Dham, and Shastri Nagar amongst the citizens to maintain the Sukhna Choe area clean*

*Chandigarh, June 4:-* Aiming to keep the  Choe’s (natural water channel) clean and ensure uninterrupted water flow, thus protecting against floods and preserving the environment, the Municipal Corporation conducted an awareness drive for the citizens residing near the Sukhna Choe.

Under  “Swachhata ki Mohar” intitaive , and marking the upcoming World Environment Day on June 5th, the Municipal Corporation today conducted a door-to-door awareness drive at EWS Flats, Bapu Dham, and Shastri Nagar, located near the Sukhna Choe. The citizens were educated about solid waste management, including the importance of waste segregation, and the menace of single-use plastics, as well as the harmful effects of littering near the Choe by the MC team.

Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Municipal Commissioner said that Keeping the natural water channels clean and protecting the environment is of utmost importance. Through this awareness drive and the upcoming mega cleaning drive conciding on World Environment Day on June 5 at the Sukhna Choe, we aim to engage the citizens and foster a sense of collective responsibility towards maintaining the ecological balance of the city. She urged all residents to participate in these efforts and contribute to making Chandigarh cleaner, greener, and happier.

With this year slogan , “ Our Land, Our Future”  , Municipal corporation is dedicated this week to the environment and adopting RRR principles in lives leading to zero waste lifestyle, to mark World Environment Day and raise awareness among the citizens.

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*Municipal Corporation achieves record-breaking Property Tax collection ever, in history of Chandigarh*

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*Chandigarh, June 3:-* The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has achieved a remarkable milestone, recording its highest-ever annual property tax collection, in the fiscal year 2024-25.

The total property tax collected during this period stands at ₹52.24 crore, a 21% increase compared to the previous year’s collection of ₹43.21 crore (2023-24), and significantly higher than the collections in the preceding years: ₹46.57 crore (2022-23), ₹24.84 crore (2021-22), ₹0.23 crore (2020-21), and ₹31.55 crore (2019-20). This achievement underscores the MCC’s unwavering commitment to efficient revenue generation and effective tax administration.

The increased tax collection can be attributed to several strategic initiatives undertaken by the MCC, including:

1. Enhanced taxpayer outreach and awareness campaigns to encourage prompt tax payments and avail the statutory rebate offered.

2. Streamlining of the tax assessment and collection processes for improved efficiency.

3. Improved coordination with relevant government agencies and departments.

While sharing about this achievement, Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, the Municipal Commissioner said that this is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the tax collection team, as well as the civic responsibility demonstrated by the residents and businesses of the city.

The record-breaking property tax collection will enable the Municipal Corporation to further strengthen the city’s infrastructure, improve public services, and invest in the overall development of Chandigarh, added the Commissioner. She said that the MCC is committed to using these resources judiciously and transparently to benefit the citizens of city beautiful.

To ensure that taxpayers can avail the statutory rebate offered by the MCC for prompt payments, the Municipal Corporation remains committed to transforming Chandigarh into a model of sustainable urban development and improving the quality of life for all its residents.

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*Municipal Corporation takes another step to improve Sanitary Waste Management with new initiatives*

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*Chandigarh, May 27:-* In a bid to improve civic services and improve sanitary waste management, MC Chandigarh has equipped its garbage collection vehicles with large, bright red bags for the collection of segregated sanitary waste. The bags were distributed to the staff today to be attached to the garbage collection vans. This initiative will be rolled out citywide on International Menstrual Hygiene Day, observed on May 28, 2024.

The MC team will also raise awareness among citizens about the importance of waste segregation through specially created pamphlets on sanitary waste management. Garbage collectors have received training to educate citizens about proper waste disposal practices. In addition to the red bags for sanitary waste, the garbage collection vans will soon be equipped with black bags for hazardous household waste.

Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, the MC Commissioner said “As the Municipal Corporation aims for 100% waste segregation at the source, this new system will make it easier for citizens to dispose of sanitary and hazardous waste properly. The red and black bags will be clearly visible on the garbage collection vehicles, serving as a visual cue to segregate waste effectively. This ensures the safety and health of sanitation workers and helps them process the waste with care.”

The Commissioner also stated that distributing awareness pamphlets on sanitary waste management will ensure that citizens are properly informed. The pamphlets include information on types of sanitary waste, proper disposal methods, and how to segregate it from dry and wet waste. They also outline the penalties for not following the segregation norms.

She further emphasized, “Segregation of waste is crucial for the efficient functioning of the city’s solid waste processing units. We believe that this new initiative, along with our outreach to citizens, will significantly contribute to achieving our goal of 100% waste segregation in Chandigarh.”

With the collaborative efforts and hard work of citizens, Safaimitras, and garbage collectors, dry and wet waste is being collected accurately and processed properly at the Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs).

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MC Chandigarh provides mist sprinklers at Gaushala sector 25 protecting cattle from summer heat*

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*Chandigarh, May 26:-* As daily temperatures begin to increase, foreshadowing the prolonged hot weather and heat stress events of the summer, the MC Chandigarh with a helping hand of city beautiful has provided facilities at Gaushalas to protect cattle from the summer heat.

The city resident of sector 15, Mrs. Neera Thapar has come forward to get the mist sprinklers installed at 200 sq.ft. area at Gaushala, sector 25.

Appriciating this help to the Gauwansh at Gaushala, the MC Commissioner Ms. Anindita Mitra said that the incoming heat can negatively affect animal growth and animal welfare, but taking these management precautions can help to reduce the impacts of anticipated and extreme weather conditions.

She said that Cool, clean drinking water has been provided to help cattle thermoregulate in severe temperatures.

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*Prime land freed from encroachments in Manimajra by MC Chandigarh*

*Municipal Corporation urges citizens to pay property tax on or before 31st May, to avail statutory rebate*

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*Gives option of paying garbage cess along with property tax and avail two month rebate by depositing  bill in advance, by 31st May*

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*Chandigarh, May 26:-* The Municipal Corporation urged citizens to pay their property tax within the rebate period which ends on May 31, after which, a 25% penalty and interest at 12% per annum will be levied on the due tax from the date of issue of the tax bill to the date of actual payment.

MC Commissioner, Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS appealed to all the citizens of city beautiful that though payment of garbage cess with property tax, is optional, if citizens pay both, by 31.05.2024, they can avail the benefits of statutory rebates.  She also clarified that after 31st May, the rebate is not applicable and additional 25% penalty is imposed on the annual property tax along with 12% interest on the whole pending dues.

She further said that property tax bills may also be downloaded from the following links:

(https://sampark.chd.nic.in/Epayment/Services/TermConditions.aspx for Residential Properties 

https://sampark.chd.nic.in/Epayment/Services/PAID/CommercialPropertyTax/CommercialTaxPayment.aspx for rest of the properties. She said that the MCC has distributed total 108372 property tax bills through post office and through special messenger to the residential properties and non residential properties.

The Commissioner clarified that  Statutory rebate of 20% rebate on annual property tax for residential properties and 10% on the rest of the properties can be availed if whole amount is paid by 31st May.

Wrt Garbage cess, She further clarified that if advance payment for whole year is deposited, user fee for only 10 months is charged instead of 12 months. Similarly for advance payment of 6 months user fee is charged for 5 and a half month.

The Commissioner said that a user also has an option to deposit only the property tax dues and not the garbage fee as per his/her own will to avail the benefit of statutory rebate of property tax only. In such a case rebate of user fee won’t be granted however appropriate rebate on property tax shall be granted. In case of any other clarification or issue, office of Municipal Corporation Chandigarh, New Deluxe Building, Sector 17 E, Chandigarh may be visited on working days from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM or may reach the authorities for clarity and resolution of grievance if any. 

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MCC organizes hands-on training session on Solid Waste Management & Home composting for the residents in FAFA, Sector-29/D*

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*Chandigarh, May 23:-* Emphasizing the foundational importance of education and its growth within the community, the Municipal Corporation has organized a special hands-on training session on Solid Waste Management and home composting for the families of soldiers posted in forward /Border areas at Field Area Family Accommodations (FAFA) , Sector-29/D with trained Self-Help Groups (SHGs).

With a dedication towards sustainable development, the MCC actively participates in initiatives that promote education, environmental awareness, and community empowerment. This initiative aims to raise awareness about four types of Waste Segregation and composting among citizens, empowering individuals and communities to adopt sustainable practices and contribute to the overall well-being of the environment. The SHG team also raises awareness about the negative consequences of Single-Use plastic, as well as the adoption of RRR.

Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner, MCC said that education is the key to empowering individuals and communities towards sustainable development. MC Chandigarh takes pride in prioritizing environmental awareness and community engagement. Through initiatives like the hands-on training session on solid waste management and home composting, the goal is to equip citizens with practical knowledge and skills that foster a sense of environmental responsibility. The SHG-trained team also creates awareness on the adoption of RRR, and the ill effects of Single-use plastic.

She further stated that by collaborating with trained Self-Help Groups under expert supervision, the MCC is creating a greener and more prosperous future for the community. MC Chandigarh remains committed to promoting education at all levels and will continue to collaborate with various stakeholders to create a sustainable and inclusive learning environment.

By prioritizing environmental awareness and community engagement, MC Chandigarh strives to make a positive impact on the environment and encourage active citizen participation in sustainable development. Through initiatives like these, MC Chandigarh envisions a greener and more prosperous future for the community.

MC Chandigarh remains steadfast in its commitment to promote education at all levels and will continue to collaborate with various stakeholders to create a sustainable and inclusive learning environment.

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Road Closed

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Chandigarh, May 22: – The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh is going to connect the pipe line work of 800mm i/d M.S. Pipe line from Sector 39, Chandigarh to MES Chandimandir on dividing road Sector 49/46, Chandigarh. Due to this work, the roads leading to dividing road Sector 49/46, Chandigarh would be closed on 23.05.2024 from 10.00 A.M. to 10.00 P.M. The general public is requested to take alternate route and bear with Municipal Corporation.

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*Commissioner XI Becomes Champions of First-ever PSCC T-20 Employees Cricket League*

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*Chandigarh, May 20:-* The Commissioner XI team has brought laurels to the Municipal Corporation by winning the thrilling finale of the first PSCC T-20 cricket league against the GOMCO Patiala team by 16 runs at the Mullanpur Cricket Stadium. Sh. Gurinder Sodhi, Joint Commissioner, cheered the team on the field.

Commissioner Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, has congratulated the Commissioner XI cricket team for demonstrating their remarkable skills and passion for sports brilliantly.

After winning the toss, the Commissioner XI elected to bat first and scored a mammoth total of 217 runs. This was powered by a brilliant knock of 118* (60 balls, 17 boundaries, and 3 towering sixes) by an individual player, and a quick knock of 44* (11 balls, 5 sixes, and 2 boundaries) by Sherry Saini, along with a decent 26 (20 balls) by Piyush Sharma.

Though the GOMCO team fought back strongly, they fell short by 16 runs in the allotted overs. Sunny made a quick 66 (29 balls) for the opposite side. Devinder Siwach, Ramandeep, and Gorjyot Singh from the Commissioner XI team took 2 wickets each, and Jatin Saini won a wicket, leading the team to victory in the tournament.

Amit Parashar was adjudged the Man of the Match, and Sherry Saini was named the Man of the Series for the Commissioner XI team.

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*MC Chandigarh is committed to principles of transperancy in governance.  Takes strong stand against malpractices*

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*Commissioner directs  lodging of FIR against parking attendant for tampering parking slips*

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*Chandigarh, May 18:-* The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has decided to lodge FIR against a parking attendant involved in tampering of parking slips and using editable/erasable pen while issuing parking slips to the consumers.

Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Municipal Commissioner today ordered to lodge a FIR in this regard after receiving a complaint submitted by Junior Engineer of Parking Branch against Sh. Arjun (parking attendant) deputed at entry point of mobile market sector 22 was using editable/erasable pen while issuing parking slips. 

 During a site inspection at about 4.30 PM on 16th May, it was noticed that Sh. Uttam (another Parking Attendant) was deputed at exit point was found allowing vehicles without checking any parking slip/pass.

The complaint further stated that he was not destroying the issued parking slips at exit point, instead collecting and putting the same in his pocket. Following the complaint the Commissioner ordered to take strict action against the parking attendants and lodge FIR against them.

This step comes after issuance of detailed instructions by Commissioner to conduct car count of each parking lot, introduce QR codes enabling digital payment with sound boxes, and constant checking by JEs and SDOs.

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