MC Chandigarh imposes ₹13,401 challan for littering; violator traced through parcel slip

Chandigarh, December 15:- In a firm action against littering and violation of Solid Waste Management (MSW) Rules, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has issued a challan of ₹13,401 to a resident of Sector 15-B for dumping waste in a public place.

During a routine inspection, the MCC sanitation team found a parcel packed in mixed waste lying in the open. On scrutiny, the team traced the violator by following the address mentioned on the parcel slip, demonstrating MCC’s strict monitoring and accountability mechanism to curb irresponsible waste disposal.

Taking serious note of the violation, the challan was issued as per provisions of the MSW Rules. The MCC Commissioner reiterated that littering and open dumping would not be tolerated under any circumstances.

Appealing to the general public, the Commissioner urged citizens to avoid throwing waste in open areas and instead hand over segregated waste—wet and dry—to designated MC collection vehicles. Public cooperation is essential to maintain cleanliness and support MCC’s collective effort to make Chandigarh a No.1 city in Swachhata.

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Electricity committee approves developmental works for street lighting and shelter areas

Chandigarh, December 15:- The Electricity Committee of the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh held a meeting today under the chairmanship of Sh. Kanwarjeet Singh. The meeting was attended by the members of the Committee along with concerned officials from the Electrical Wing of the Municipal Corporation.

During the meeting, the Committee deliberated upon and approved two agenda items related to important developmental works aimed at strengthening public lighting infrastructure in the city.

The Committee approved the Rough Cost Estimate amounting to Rs. 8.38 lakh for the work of providing a new street light near House No. 138, Sector 10, Chandigarh to improve visibility and public safety in the area.

Further, the Committee also approved the Rough Cost Estimate amounting to Rs. 14.83 lakh for the installation of High Mast lights, flood lights, street lights and electrical works in Night Shelters and Rain Shelters located in the Transport Area and Idle Truck Parking, Sector 26, Chandigarh. The work is aimed at ensuring adequate lighting facilities for commuters, drivers and shelter users, particularly during night hours and adverse weather conditions.

The Chairman of the Committee directed the concerned officials to prepare estimates for similar developmental works in other areas of the city and to place the same before the Committee in the next meeting for consideration.