Chandigarh, October 30:- The Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh, Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS, convened a comprehensive review meeting with officials of Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh to address various municipal matters including pending Property Tax and Water Bill dues, Fire Safety compliance, Solid Waste Management (SWM) measures, and the installation of a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) within the PGIMER campus.

The meeting, held at the MC Building, Sector 17, was attended by Col. G.S. Bhatti, Hospital Superintending Engineer, PGIMER, along with other senior officers, doctors, and MCC officials.

During the discussions, the Chief Fire Officer highlighted that several PGIMER buildings are functioning without the requisite fire safety systems and certifications. In response, PGIMER representatives informed that a fire safety audit is being conducted by CBRI, Roorkee, and 16 buildings have already been inspected. The Institute assured full compliance with fire safety norms and committed to implementing all observations of the Fire & Rescue Department within two months.

The Commissioner directed PGIMER authorities to clear all outstanding Property Tax and Water dues promptly to facilitate further action. Additionally, PGIMER assured adherence to Solid Waste Management Rules as a bulk waste generator and agreed to furnish details regarding Bio-Medical Waste compliance.