Chandigarh MC celebrates its foundation day

Chandigarh, June 20:- The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh celebrated its foundation day at Rani Laxmi Bai Mahila Bhawan, sector-38.

City Mayor Smt. Harpreet Kaur Babla was the Chief Guest, while Sh. Amit kumar, IAS, Commissioner, was the Guest of Honour at a cultural programme organised by employees of the Corporation.

Addressing the employees, the Mayor said the role and responsibilities of the MC Chandigarh had increased manifold since its inception in the year 1994. She appreciated the officers and all employees of MC Chandigarh for their remarkable contribution towards rendering service to provide basic amenities to the citizens of city beautiful besides spreading cultural values among masses through these type of cultural programmes.

The employees performed Rang Rangeela Bharat, Awareness of Swachhata act ,Giddha & Bhangra, Jhoomer, shammi and fashion show during the event.

The Commissioner, meanwhile, thanked the Mayor, councilors, officers and MCC employees for organizing the event, which saw employees perform Bhangra, Giddha and skit on ‘Swachhata ke Chaar Rang’. He congratulated all the employees for conducting successful cultural bonanza.

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MCC Conducts Anti-Encroachment Drive in Ram Darbar Phase 1 & 2

Chandigarh, June 20:-In a continued effort to ensure smooth pedestrian movement and maintain public order, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh today carried out a major anti-encroachment drive in Ram Darbar Phase 1 and Phase 2.

The drive was conducted following the directions of MC Commissioner Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS. Enforcement teams, along with local police, acted against unauthorized vendors and temporary structures that had illegally occupied public spaces. A total of 113 challans were issued during the operation, and illegal items including rehri carts, tents, tables, and fruit crates were removed from the area.

The MCC reiterated its commitment to keeping the city clean and obstruction-free, ensuring that public areas are not misused by illegal encroachments. The Corporation has also appealed to residents and vendors to cooperate in maintaining public discipline and follow municipal regulations.

Regular drives will continue in other parts of the city to prevent the recurrence of such unauthorized occupations. The MCC remains dedicated to promoting a safer, cleaner, and more organized Chandigarh.