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*Chandigarh, July 9:-*

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Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh took immediate and strict action after catching four outsourced MC employees consuming liquor within the premises of the community centre at Dhanas. The incident occurred during a surprise late evening inspection of various community centres across the city.

The four employees, all outsourced workers including Shakti and Gurjeet Horticultural wing, Sector 16 Shanti kunj, Robin and Ajay Kumar, Road Sub Division no 4 from the B&R (Building & Roads) wing of the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh, were found drinking liquor inside the office located within the community centre building.

Taking serious note of the misconduct, the Commissioner ordered to terminate the services of these four employees immediately besides issuing a show cause notice to the concerned Junior Engineer (JE) of the B&R wing, who is responsible for the maintenance and care of the Dhanas community centre and all MCC property associated with it. The JE has been directed to appear in person at the Commissioner’s office by 12:00 noon tomorrow (July 10, 2025) along with a written reply. Failure to comply will lead to appropriate disciplinary proceedings as per rules.

The Commissioner has also issued clear instructions to all Executive Engineers and Junior Engineers to ensure strict supervision, proper upkeep, and responsible management of all Municipal Corporation properties, particularly community centres.

Sh. Amit Kumar reiterated that any form of negligence, indiscipline, or misuse of public property will not be tolerated and strict administrative action will be taken against those found guilty.

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*Chandigarh, July 8:-* The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has undertaken a comprehensive fogging drive across government and private schools in the city to ensure the safety and hygiene of students and staff. This proactive step is part of MCC’s ongoing efforts to prevent the spread of vector-borne diseases such as dengue, malaria, and chikungunya, especially during the monsoon season.

The fogging operations were carried out in school premises including classrooms, playgrounds, corridors, and other high-risk areas. Special attention was given to areas where stagnant water could become breeding grounds for mosquitoes. The drive was coordinated in close collaboration with school managements to minimize disruption to academic activities.

Municipal Commissioner Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS stated that the health and well-being of students is a top priority. He urged school authorities and parents to take preventive measures, including keeping the surroundings clean and ensuring there is no water accumulation.

The MCC continues to take all necessary steps to maintain public health standards in the city and appeals to citizens to extend their cooperation.

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*Chandigarh, July 4:-* The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has issued a challan to Punjab National Bank (PNB), Sector 17, for littering in a public area. The challan, issued under the Solid Waste Management Rules, was prompted after the MCC challaning team discovered a heap of garbage in an open space containing multiple bank slips clearly identifying PNB as the source.

Acting promptly, the MCC team thoroughly inspected the dumped waste and retrieved slips belonging to the concerned bank, thereby confirming the origin of the litter. In line with the city’s cleanliness norms and the guidelines of the Swachh Bharat Mission, the bank was penalized of Rs. 13,500 for improper disposal of waste.

MCC Commissioner Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS, has strongly warned all commercial and institutional establishments alongwith city residents to strictly adhere to solid waste management rules. He emphasized that any form of littering or violation of cleanliness norms in public spaces will invite strict action. The Commissioner reiterated the civic body’s commitment to maintaining cleanliness across Chandigarh and urged all citizens and organizations to act responsibly.

MCC continues its efforts to ensure a cleaner and greener city and seeks full cooperation from the public in this mission.

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*Chandigarh, July 3:-* In observance of International Plastic Bag Free Day, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh marked the successful culmination of its month-long “Plastic Mukt Chandigarh” campaign, which was launched on June 5, 2025, coinciding with World Environment Day.

During the event, MC Joint Commissioner, Swachhta Brand Ambassador Sh. Praveen Duggal, Chandigarh Beopar Mandal President Sh. Sanjeev Chadda and representatives from the Market Welfare Association were also present.

As a key highlight of the celebration, MCC conducted a public awareness drive to educate citizens about the Biocrux Machine — a cutting-edge automated solution for recycling plastic bottles. A live demonstration was held at the recently installed unit near Neelam Theater, Sector 17, encouraging people to contribute towards responsible plastic disposal.

To further promote community participation, the Joint Commissioner felicitated two exemplary residents — Ms. Manju and Mr. Bajrangi — for depositing used plastic bottles and earning 500 Green Points through the Biocrux system. Both were honored with T-shirts made from recycled plastic fabric and certificates of appreciation.

While speaking about the initiative, MC Commissioner Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS said that in collaboration with Kandhari Beverages Private Limited, MCC had earlier installed 11 Biocrux Plastic Baling Machines across the city. Since their inception 1.5 years ago, these machines have collectively recycled 29,031 plastic bottles, amounting to approximately 580.62 kilograms of plastic waste.

The Municipal Corporation reiterated its commitment to a cleaner, plastic-free Chandigarh and encouraged residents to adopt eco-friendly alternatives to single-use plastics.

“Let us all pledge to reduce, reuse, and recycle — for a cleaner, greener Chandigarh,” said the Commissioner.

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