The Chandigarh Municipal Company (MC) has deliberate to generate income by outsourcing greater than 30 roundabouts within the metropolis with “an annual commercial payment” to bolster its funds.
The proposal might be submitted to UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria for approval.
In line with the present settlement with the MC, personal companies preserve these roundabouts and show small commercial boards with their names written on them. Nevertheless, the civic physique will now cost “an annual commercial payment”, anticipating to generate Rs 4-5 crore yearly.
Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla and some councillors not too long ago mooted the plan to generate income via commercial rights of roundabouts throughout town.
Senior Deputy Mayor Jasbir Singh Bunty mentioned, “The MC has proposed outsourcing roundabouts within the metropolis for a hard and fast quantity and can enable the show of commercials measuring 4’x1′ ft with a top of 1.5 ft from the bottom in all 4 instructions.”
“Upon getting the UT Administrator’s approval, we’ll take the proposal ahead,” he mentioned.
In line with MC officers, after the proposal will get the Administrator’s approval, the roundabouts might be auctioned once more or present companies might proceed by paying the brand new payment. Moreover, commercial insurance policies in different areas are being framed to spice up income.
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The civic physique has been struggling to handle its funds, hitting a number of developmental initiatives, together with a long-pending highway carpeting venture. The monetary disaster has reached such a degree that paying salaries to workers might quickly turn out to be unaffordable, mentioned an MC official, including this transfer will ease the monetary burden and assist preserve the highway infrastructure.
In line with officers, the MCC has undertaken varied measures to boost its monetary situation, together with offering momentary water connections in 22 villages outdoors Lal Dora/Phirni limits, which is estimated to generate Rs 25-30 crore, e-auctioning of commercial rights at public utilities and connecting passages, which is estimated to generate Rs 25-30 crore, zoning and structure plan growth in Manimajra, which is estimated to generate Rs 150-200 crore.
In line with Mayor Babla, the MC plans to extend annual floor lease for municipal land utilized by cable operators, will revise the charges for start and dying certificates issuance, and rental agreements for Verka-Vita cubicles.
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