Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla starts ₹40 crore road overhaul works; Assures completion of recarpeting within one month post-Diwali

Chandigarh, October 17:- City Mayor Smt. Harpreet Kaur Babla today starts the commencement of a major city-wide road recarpeting works, following the opening of 11 successful tenders totaling ₹40 crores. The comprehensive infrastructure initiative aims to swiftly repair and upgrade critical transport links across Chandigarh.

While speaking on the occassion, the Mayor said that the project is moving forward with an organized approach, based on a rigorous assessment that classified roads into three distinct categories of degradation: Very Very Poor, Very Poor, and Poor. The initial contracts, totaling ₹40 crores, prioritize the most urgent repairs. Works for the Very Very Poor category, covering V4, V5, and V6 category roads, have already been allotted to contractors.

Mayor Babla officially kicked off the project today by inaugurating the recarpeting of V6 roads in Sector 29. She acknowledged the need to balance speedy execution with citizen convenience.

“We understand the importance of smooth, high-quality roads for the daily lives of our residents,” stated Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla. “To avoid causing significant traffic disruption during the ongoing festive season, particularly leading up to Diwali, the work will be contained to limited areas for now. However, I assure the public that immediately after Diwali, the work will pick up in full throttle, utilizing all the allotted resources.”

The Mayor confirmed an aggressive completion timeline, promising that all awarded road recarpeting will be successfully finished within one month of the post-Diwali ramp-up. This rapid execution underscores the Municipal Corporation’s commitment to providing robust and durable infrastructure for the city.

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Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla Announces Major Relief for Vending License Defaulters

Chandigarh, October 17:-In a significant move aimed at supporting the city’s street vendors, City Mayor Smt. Harpreet Kaur Babla has announced a one-time relief for vendors who have lost their vending licenses due to non-payment of dues to the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh.

Addressing appeals of 472 affected vendors here today, the Mayor declared a final opportunity for defaulters to regularize their dues within a three-month period. Vendors who clear their outstanding payments within this window will have their licenses reinstated. However, failure to comply will result in permanent cancellation of the licenses.

“This is a Diwali gift to our vendor community, many of whom have faced hardships due to economic challenges,” said Mayor Babla. “We believe in inclusive growth, and this step ensures that small businesses get a fair chance to recover and thrive.”

Earlier, the Mayor had extended similar relief to 350 vendors after reviewing their appeals. The current decision expands the benefit to a larger number of vendors, reaffirming the Corporation’s commitment to the welfare of the informal sector.

The Mayor also emphasized that this is the final chance for defaulting vendors to settle their dues.

This initiative reflects the city's continued commitment to supporting livelihoods while maintaining accountability and civic order.

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Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla & MC Commissioner Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS extends Diwali greetings to MCC officials and citizens

Chandigarh, October 17:- City Mayor Mrs. Harpreet Kaur Babla and Municipal Corporation Commissioner Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS, extended warm Diwali greetings to all officials, employees of the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh, and the citizens of Chandigarh.

In a special interaction held at the MCC headquarters, the Mayor conveyed her heartfelt wishes for the health, happiness, and prosperity of all staff and their families. She emphasized celebrating a "Swachh and Safe Diwali", urging everyone to avoid bursting crackers and instead promote an eco-friendly and pollution-free celebration.

"The welfare of our employees and citizens remains our top priority. Let us celebrate Diwali with joy, harmony, and a shared commitment to a cleaner Chandigarh," said Mayor Babla. She also thanked the staff for their continued dedication towards keeping the city clean and vibrant.

MC Commissioner Sh. Amit Kumar highlighted the importance of integrating Swachhata (cleanliness) principles into festival celebrations. He appealed to all residents to maintain cleanliness in their surroundings and reduce waste generation during the festivities.

The celebration was also attended by various employees' unions. Office bearers from the MC Employees Union, Safai Karamchari Union, and other associated unions conveyed their festive greetings to the Mayor and Commissioner, reaffirming their commitment to serving the city with dedication.

The event concluded with a symbolic lighting of diyas and distribution of sweets, reinforcing the spirit of unity and collective responsibility.

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