The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC) collected ₹ 55.60 crore in property tax for the 2023-24 financial year, Despite MCs diligent efforts to collect property taxes, more than 40,000 property owners have defaulted on their payments. As per the reports by the MC, there are around 1.40 laks property owner in the regions and only 88,200 […]
In a recent move, the Chandigarh Administration has implemented a series of rate revisions, effective from 1st April 2024. These revisions have a multi-faceted impact on the residents, while for some increased costs for essential services will impact adversely on the other hand few will receive a financial boost. This 5% increase in water prices […]
THe Enforcement Directorate (ED) Chandigarh has attached a flat worth Rs 86.18 lakh in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged housing allotment scam. This action comes as a part of wider investigation into the activities of Manjit kaur and her family members, who are accused of frauding people by promising the […]
In a recent development after the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has now summoned Delhi’ Transport Minister and AAP leader, Kailash Gahlot, for further questioning in connection with the ongoing investigations into the liquor policy case. This move comes as a part […]
Chandigarh, the “City Beautiful,” is facing a surge in stray dog attacks and this has prompted the Municipal Corporation to take a significant step: allocating INR 20 lakh as compensation money for victims in the upcoming fiscal year. This move comes in response to a recent Punjab and Haryana Court ruling mandating minimum financial assistance […]
While Mohali’s excise department is celebrating its 12.5% higher revenue, Chandigarh is stuck with a major setback as they struggle to auction off liquor vends for the upcoming fiscal year. This situation has highlighted the significant impact excise duty and VAT have on revenue generation. Even after two rounds of auctions in March, the Chandigarh […]
In an unforeseen turn of events, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a series of raids across 20 locations in Chandigarh, Punjab, including the residence of the Punjab Excise Commissioner, Varun Roojam. These raids were conducted about the infamous ‘Guava Orchard Compensation Scam.’ Intensifying its investigations into the massive INR 137 crore scam in Punjab, […]
Joginder Pal Gupta, a resident of Chandigarh has received compensation after a local branch of Punjab National Bank (PNB) mistakenly encashed his fixed deposit receipts (FDRs) without his consent at a lower interest rate The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has fined a Chandigarh-based bank for unlawfully making the transaction to encash the FDRs without […]
Chitkara University’s Institute of Engineering and Technology has excelled in the Dataquest Ranking 2024, securing impressive positions in different categories. This recognition reflects the institute’s dedication to delivering exceptional technical education and fostering innovation in its curriculum CIUET has made a significant impression in the competitive field of technical education. It has secured a distinctive […]