Chandigarh, February 16:- The Mayor of Chandigarh, Mrs. Harpreet Kaur Babla, has urged, the Chandigarh Administration to take immediate action on the pressing issues faced by the residents and farmers of villages in Chandigarh.

The Mayor urged the urgent need for regular water connections for residents living outside Lal Dora in 24 villages of Chandigarh. These residents are currently dependent on expensive water tankers, despite having been provided electricity connections.

The Mayor emphasized that water is a basic necessity and urged the UT Administration to take necessary decision in this regard at the earliest. She also said that if needed, necessary amendments in the Water Bye-Laws will be made to facilitate legal water connections.

She also urged the Administration to regularize the structures situated outside Lal Dora limits and keeping in view the long pending demand of villagers immediate action be taken in this regard.

She reaffirmed the Municipal Corporation’s commitment to working closely with the Chandigarh Administration to resolve these critical issues and ensure inclusive growth and development for the city.

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