PUNJAB GOVERNOR & ADMINISTRATOR
HOLDS APEX COMMITTEE MEETING OF TRICITY
National Tele 24 News
Vinay Kumar Sharma
Chandigarh
The Governor of Punjab and
Administrator, UT Chandigarh, Sh. VP Singh Badnore held the third meeting of
Apex Committee of Tri city in the presence of Sh. Vijay Vardhan, Chief
Secretary Haryana, Smt. Vini Mahajan, Chief Secretary Punjab, Sh. Dharam Pal,
Advisor to the Administrator, DGP Punjab, ADGP Haryana and other senior
officials of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh Administration.
1. At the outset, the Administrator
thanked everyone for their active participation in the Tri city meeting, whose
main objective is to work for the coordinated development of Chandigarh and the
satellite cities in Punjab and Haryana.
2. The Coordination Committee
discussed about various Law and Order issues like the participation of both the
neighboring states in tackling the crimes committed by the interstate
gangsters, snatchings and thefts in the tri city. It was also suggested to
encourage the use of emergency response support system (Control Room no.112).
3. Citing the example of recent protests in the city, the Administrator directed
to ensure compliance of the decision to prohibit entry of tractors within the
tri-city during such agitations. It was also agreed that the protestors from
Punjab and Haryana need to be stopped at the respective borders with
Chandigarh, with support of respective State Governments. Peaceful agitations
with prior permission need to be allowed to be held, but only at dedicated and
earmarked areas in Chandigarh. The Administrator exhorted that all levels of
official hierarchies, right up to the beat level should hold meetings at
regular intervals and follow up action should be taken up accordingly.
4. The Administrator emphasized that all the three Governments need to work in
coordination to work out on the direct approach road for connectivity with
Chandigarh International Airport as well as on the ring roads around the Tri city.
It was also discussed to harmonize the excise duty, motor vehicle taxes and
fuel prices in the Tri city.
5. The issue of beggary was also highlighted wherein it was decided that proper
schooling should be provided to these children and their mapping exercise
should be carried out to ensure that they continue to have education.
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