Chandigarh, December 30:- Taking strict note of Door to Door waste collectors joining strike, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has decided to implement the principle of ‘No work No Pay’. Accordingly, the Door to Door waste collectors who have participated in strike, their wages/ payment will be deducted for the days they will remain on strike including those who were on strike on 21.12.2024.

Passing these orders here today, Municipal Commissioner Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS said that reportedly a section of Door to Door waste collectors have proceeded on strike, causing disruption to the essential services provided by the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh. Despite repeated appeals to return to work, the strike continues.

He said that the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh is committed to ensuring the uninterrupted delivery of essential services to the citizens. Alternative arrangements are being made to maintain the continuity of services.

Making an appeal to the striking employees, the Commissioner, asked them to reconsider their decision and return to work immediately. The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh is willing to engage in constructive dialogue to resolve the issues, but the strike must be called off first, he said.

The Commissioner appealed to the citizens of Chandigarh to hand over their waste separately directly in the waste collection vehicles till the strike is over.