Chandigarh Approves ₹12.44 Crore Project for Paver Replacement Amid Controversy
Cleared by House, Rs 12.44-crore project to uproot ‘intact’ pavers, re-lay new ones
The Indian Express
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The Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh has approved a ₹12.44 crore project to uproot and replace existing pavers, raising concerns among residents about the necessity of such work. Critics argue that many pavers are still in good condition and question the financial implications of this ongoing practice.
- 01The Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh approved a ₹12.44 crore project for replacing pavers.
- 02Residents express doubts about the necessity of uprooting existing pavers, many of which are in good condition.
- 03Concerns have been raised regarding the financial burden of repeated paver replacements on the city's budget.
- 04The project includes multiple locations, with significant expenditures planned for areas like Shivalik Enclave and Burail.
- 05Past reports have linked excessive concreting to environmental issues, including tree collapses in the city.
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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.
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Residents may face disruptions during construction, and taxpayers could bear the financial burden of unnecessary expenditures.
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