The Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh has recently approved a project costing ₹12.44 crore aimed at uprooting and replacing existing pavers across various sectors. This decision has sparked controversy, with residents questioning the need for such replacements when many pavers are still intact. Baljinder Singh Bittu, Chairman of the Federation of Sectors Welfare Associations of Chandigarh (FOSWAC), criticized the practice as a recurring issue without proper oversight. Vinod Vashisht, Convener of the City Forum of Residents Welfare Organisations (CFORWO), echoed these concerns, emphasizing that decisions should be based on technical assessments rather than external pressures. The project includes significant expenditures for areas such as Shivalik Enclave (₹1.32 crore), Burail (₹1.63 crore), and Sector 22C (₹96.36 lakh). Notably, a report by the Forest Research Institute in 2019 highlighted that over-concreting has contributed to the collapse of trees in Chandigarh, raising further environmental concerns. The ongoing replacement of pavers is seen as a potential waste of resources, especially when existing infrastructure may not require such extensive work.