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Hindustan Times
14 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Monsoon preparation in Ludhiana: Notices served on 159 unsafe building owners
Jun 28, 2025 05:32 AM IST To ensure residents safety during the monsoon season, municipal corporation (MC) has served notices to the owners of 159 unsafe buildings situated in different parts of the city. MC commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal said that the building branch officials were directed to conduct a survey in the city and on the basis of that survey, notices have now been served to the owners. (HT photo for representation) Working on the directions of MC commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal, the notices have been served by the building branch officials to the owners of unsafe buildings, and they have been directed to repair/demolish the illegal structures at the earliest. The notices have been served under Section 273 of the Punjab Municipal Corporation Act, 1976. Of these 159 unsafe buildings, 48 are situated in different areas falling under Zone A of MC. While 21 are situated under Zone B, 35 are under Zone C and 55 unsafe buildings fall under Zone D of MC. The owners have been directed to initiate the repair/demolish work at the earliest or else they would be responsible for any mishap or untoward incident followed by collapse of unsafe building during the rainy season. The civic body officials are also writing to the police department to get these unsafe buildings vacated as these poses' danger to the lives of the residents. MC commissioner Dachalwal said that the building branch officials were directed to conduct a survey in the city and on the basis of that survey, notices have now been served to the owners. MC removes six encroachments from Shingar Cinema road The tehbazaari wing of MC removed temporary encroachments from Shingar cinema road on Friday. Action was taken against six shopkeepers who had committed encroachments outside their shops. The material kept on the road portion was confiscated by the civic team. Tehbazaari inspector Sunil Kumar said that action was taken on the direction of MC commissioner Dachalwal and zonal commissioner Neeraj Jain. Kumar further stated that one shopkeeper tried to create obstruction during the drive, following which a complaint has been lodged against him at Dharampura police chowki. He further stated that the drive against encroachments will continue in the coming days.
Time of India
15 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
On shaky ground: 159 unsafe buildings identified in Ludhiana
Ludhiana: The town planning branch has completed a fresh survey of unsafe buildings in the city and identified at least 159 such buildings across all four zones. Officials said that they have prepared a list and served notices on owners of unsafe buildings. According to the fresh survey, zone D has the maximum number of unsafe buildings, which is 55, whereas zone A, which comprises the old city, has 48 unsafe buildings. Zone B and zone C have 21 and 35 unsafe buildings, respectively. According to a survey conducted in 2021, zone A had the maximum number of unsafe buildings, which was 64, while zones B, C, and D, had 21, 38, and 33 unsafe buildings respectively. An official claimed that most of the unsafe buildings are residential, and owners have rented them out. He added that tenants live in such unsafe buildings, even at risk to their lives. According to him, in most cases, the civic body only had the option of sending notices to the owner. Also, disputes between owners and tenants prevented officials from taking action, he explained. The MC has served notices on owners of these buildings under Section 273 of the Punjab Municipal Corporation Act, 1976. They have been directed to repair or demolish the unsafe structures, failing which they would be responsible for any accident or untoward incident if any unsafe building or part of it collapsed during the rainy season. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like AC Installation & Repair from Certified Pros Search7 Learn More Undo Civic officials are also writing to the police department to get these unsafe buildings vacated as they pose a danger to the lives of residents. MC commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal said that building branch officials were directed to conduct a survey in the city in the recent past. On the basis of the survey, notices have been served to owners, who have been directed to demolish unsafe buildings or structures. Areas near Chaura Bazaar and surrounding markets are filled with old, decaying structures, ticking time bombs waiting to unleash tragedy. Most of these unsafe buildings are in Chaura Bazaar, Chauri Sadak, Jawahar Nagar Camp, Daresi, Gill Road, Field Ganj, Lakkar Bazaar, Nadiyan Mohalla, Jawaddi, Model Town Extension, Islam Ganj, Ajit Nagar, Moti Nagar, Amarpura, and Tajpur Road. Previous Incidents Oct 1, 2024: A woman and her infant had a narrow escape when an unsafe building collapsed in Bandeyan Mohalla near Chawal Bazaar Feb 3, 2023: An old building collapsed in Karta Ram Street, Chaura Bazaar Aug 12, 2021: More than 10 people received injuries when an unsafe building collapsed Aug 14, 2021: The floor of an unsafe building collapsed while owners were dismantling the structure
Time of India
16 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Finally, city to get all-weather swimming pool, C&D waste plant soon
Ludhiana: A few much-awaited projects of the civic body are ready for inauguration and will be handed over to the public soon. Work on the all-weather swimming pool and construction and demolition waste plant is complete while the basketball court is near completion. Officials said that it will take another week to complete the remaining work. The construction and demolition (C&D) waste plant set up in Dhandhari was initially conceived under the Smart City Mission but was taken up under the Swachh Bharat Mission due to increase in its cost and change in the structure. The project cost was estimated at Rs 2.69 crore, but the site allocated for the project turned out to be a dumpsite, because of which authorities needed to construct pillars and remove the trash. This led to escalation of the project cost. Finally, the tender was awarded for Rs 7.30 crore, with an additional Rs 2.20 crore spent on machinery, which was purchased under the Smart City Mission. The plant constructed by the civic body will have the capacity to process at least 100 tons of construction waste per day. Officials said that after crushing the waste, the contractor will manufacture multiple products, like tiles. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The C&D waste plant is urgently needed in the city, as frequent construction work results in heaps of rubble lying everywhere. The civic body attempted to designate places where people could dispose of waste, but it did not work, and waste can even be seen in green belts. The all weather swimming pool was also a longstanding demand in the city, where residents did not have a place to swim during the winter months. Only a few clubs and private places have all-weather pools. Swimming enthusiasts, especially players, were unable to practise. The all-weather pool has been constructed near Rakh Bagh, adjoining the older MC pool, which remains operational in the summer. The pool has been constructed under the Smart City Mission at a cost of Rs 5.82 crore. It is 4.5 feet deep on one side and 6 feet on the other. The third project is the basketball court in Guru Nanak Stadium, costing Rs 14.38 crore under the Smart City Mission. It will take another week to complete the work. This project has missed several deadlines already and now, two courts are almost ready. MC commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal said, "The swimming pool is ready and if anyone wants to use it, they can go ahead. We have also conducted trial runs of the C&D waste plant, which will start shortly. However, the basketball court will take time. It will also start in some time." Now that the MC has constructed sports infrastructure, including a table tennis court, basketball court, and all-weather swimming pool, officials plan to hand over the projects to private bodies for proper maintenance.
Time of India
16 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Manimajra housing: MC finalises terms for land auction
Chandigarh: With a clear intent to auction over 7.5 acres of land, spread across five different chunks for a housing society in pocket number 6 of Manimajra, the Chandigarh municipal corporation has framed detailed terms and conditions for the ambitious project with multiple riders. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The allotment of land can be done either jointly or by one person to ensure the project's success. The matter is likely to come up in the monthly general house meeting for discussion and subsequent approval of the members on Monday. The MC followed all the required rules and guidelines of the Chandigarh administration while launching this project. All clauses of penalties, violations, and rules will be applicable to this project as per the Capital of Punjab (Development and Regulation) Act, 1952, Chandigarh Building Rules (Urban) 2017, and the Chandigarh Estate Rules, 2007, as amended from time to time, giving the authority immense power to take action in case of any building or related violations. With no permission for any kind of fragmentation or amalgamation of any site or building, the Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh, clarified that construction shall be exactly as per the zoning plan, and no other activity shall be permitted in the dwelling units/flats. In an important decision, the civic body authority clarified in its terms and conditions that there shall be no restriction on the transfer of sites sold by way of auction on a freehold basis. Therefore, the buyers of the flats/units will have complete freedom to transfer their flat/unit on a freehold basis by depositing the required fee to the authority concerned. Over 7.5 acres of land in five chunks will be auctioned based on the reserve price, ranging from Rs 125 crore to Rs 217 crore, depending on the size of the land. Interested bidders will have to submit earnest money deposit (EMD), ranging from Rs 2.51 crore to Rs 4.34 crore, for participating in the auction. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Taking a crucial decision regarding the services inside the housing society, the MC clarified that wastewater from waste pipes shall be treated within the premises using an appropriate treatment plant constructed by the allottee. All internal estate services, including roads, public health services (sewerage, stormwater, water supply, TT water, and underground water tanks), electricity, horticulture, and landscaping, along with their maintenance, will be the responsibility of the bidder only. Moreover, the provision of facilities and services and mandatory provisions within the land auctioned to the purchaser shall be the responsibility of the auction-purchaser. This includes maintenance, management, and upkeep of all the common areas, services, and facilities, including the amenities within the area of the land allotted to it.
Time of India
16 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
53 new advt sites to boost MC's balance sheet
1 2 Chandigarh: In a significant stride towards boosting its revenue, the Chandigarh municipal corporation has received the green light from the UT urban planning department for 53 new advertisement sites and unipole locations across the city. This comes as a major financial uplift for the civic body, which already manages 22 existing sites. Together, these 75 prime locations are poised to transform the city's visual landscape—and its balance sheet. To streamline operations, the MC has smartly divided the sites into three zones, each comprising 25 advertisement panels/unipoles. The tender for these zones will be floated soon, pending approval in the General House meeting scheduled for Monday. According to financial projections, the MC expects to rake in Rs 12 crore annually from these sites, with a 10% yearly increase built into the contract. MC sought more Originally, the MC requested 159 sites, but after rigorous inspections and feasibility checks by senior technical officers from both departments, only 53 were approved. This collaborative effort ensured compliance with Chandigarh's strict land usage norms and urban planning standards. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If you have a mouse, play this game for 1 minute Navy Quest Undo What's in the Agenda? The detailed agenda outlines: Approval of 53 new sites (43 advertisement panels + 10 unipoles) in commercial zones. Integration with 22 existing sites, whose current contracts expire in early August 2025. Division into Zone 1, Zone 2, and Zone 3 for e-auction. Tender documents finalized, including technical and financial norms, terms and conditions, and a calculation sheet. E-auction to be conducted under CVC guidelines.
