Department of Public Relations, Chandigarh Administration

In exercise of the powers conferred under ‘The Chandigarh Epidemic Disease, COVID-19 Regulations, 2020 dated 13.03.2020 notified under Epidemic Disease Act 1897, only sick and patients requiring emergency care may visit the hospitals for treatment at Govt Multi Speciality Hospital Sector 16, Civil Hospital Manimajra, Civil Hospital Sector 45 and Civil Hospital Sector 22. All other patients with mild illness which required outpatient care/Follow up care/elective cases including dental patients should not visit the hospitals till 31 st March 2020 to prevent  crowding and to check the spread at COVID-19.

In exercise of the powers conferred under ‘The Chandigarh Epidemic Disease, COVID-19 Regulations, 2020 dated 13.03.2020 notified under Epidemic Disease Act 1897, OPD of Dermatology Department (Skin), Orthopaedics, Surgery, Eye, Physiotherapy, Psychiatry, Dental and evening OPD will remain closed to Prevent and control the spread of COVID-19, in public interest till 31 st March 2020. The Emergency services /Trauma unit and OPD of Obst. & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Medicine and Emergency will continue to work.

In exercise of the powers conferred by Sub-Section 3 of Section 13 of the Punjab Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1924, as in force in the Union territory of Chandigarh as amended from time to time read with Notification No. G.S.R. 366(E), dated 15.06.2006 of Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi, in view of communication of F. No RT- 23018 (24)2019-T dated 17.07.2019 of Govt. of India, Ministry of Road Transport & Highway, New Delhi, and all other powers enabling him in this behalf, the Administrator,   Union Territory, Chandigarh is pleased to exempt Road Tax on Battery Operated Vehicles on all categories in Union Territory, Chandigarh to promote national or public interest for period of three years i.e. from 18.03.2020 to 17.03.2023, subject to its review after every three years.

The Adviser to the Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh is pleased to extend the term of the Chairman, Vice Chairman and General Counsel of the following Akademise, till further order, as per provisions contained in the Constitutions of the Akademise, on the exiting terms and conditions: - 11.     Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi 22.     Chandigarh Sangeet Natak Akademi With regard to Chandigarh Sahitya Akademi, the Secretary Culture, Chandigarh Administration will function as Chairman with immediate effect till further orders. The term of the Vice Chairman and General Council of Chandigarh Sahitya Akademi is extended till further orders, on the existing terms and conditions.

Keeping in view the spread of Corona Virus COVID-19), in the interest of health and safety of children enrolled in creches of U.T. Chandigarh as a precautionary measure, ICCW has decided as follows:- 11.     All the Creches functioning in Union Territory of Chandigarh shall remain closed with immediate effect till 31.03.2020. 22.     However, all the Balsevikas and Helpers will attend the creches to carry out cleaning and             sanitizing work at the creches till further orders. 33.     Parents are advised to instruct their wards to avoid attending any large gathering/crowds during this period and follow the advisory/instructions/guidelines issued from time to time by the Ministry of Health Govt. of India/Local Health Department.

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 2A, of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 (10 to 1955), the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (Department of Consumer Affairs) Vide notification No. SO 1087 (E) dated 13 th March, 2020, issued notification to regulate the production, quality, distribution, logistics of masks ( 2ply & 3ply surgical masks, N95 masks) & hand sanitizers (for COVID 19 management) by adding he said item’s in the schedule after serial no. (7) of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. The orders shall remain in force for a period up to 30 th June, 2020. The Press Information Bureau, Govt. of India, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution vide its press release dated 13.03.2020 advised the States to notify the Central Order in their official gazette, also issue their own orders under the EC Act to that effect the take necessary actions as per the situation prevailing in the respective ...

Chandigarh, 17th March 2020:In order to tackle the menace of Corona Virus, the Deputy Commissioner, UT Chandigarh Sh. Mandip Singh Brar,IAS today convened a meeting of all the religious heads belonging to the different communities and exhorted them to sensitize the people about keeping precautions. The DC further requested the religious leaders to desist from holding gatherings in excess of 100 people till March 31st and keep the sanitizers at the entry points of their respective religious places for ensuring the protection of the devotees. Divulging more, Dr Inderjeet Singh Gill from Health Department Chandigarh briefed that even if a gathering has to be held, it should be ensured that whether sitting or standing,   people should maintain one metre distance from each other. If anybody is suffering from cough or cold then it would be better to wear triple layer masks for the one’s own protection, and of others. As the elderly persons visit the religious places more o...

In exercise of the powers conferred by Rule 45 of the Fundamental Rules and all other powers enabling him in this behalf, the Administrator, Union Territory Chandigarh, Union Territory Chandigarh, hereby makes the following Rules further to amend the “Government Residences (Chandigarh Administration General Pool) Allotment Rules, 1996” namely:- 11.      (i)        These rules may be called the “Government Residences    (Chandigarh Administration General Pool) Allotment Rules, 2020”. (ii)       They shall come into force from the date of their publication in             the Chandigarh Administration Gazette. 22.      In the Government Residences (Chandigarh Administration General Pool) Allotment Rules, 1996 (hereinafter referred to as the Rules), the World “fifty times the normal license fee” shall be substituted as...

Chandigarh.16th March,2020:POSHAN Pakhwada is being celebrated with enormous zeal & enthusiasm with a number of activities in the community at grass root level for maximizing the outreach of POSHAN objectives of Govt. of India. The main objective of POSHAN Abhiyaan is to monitor Adolescents Diet, Anaemia, Breastfeeding, First 1000 Days, Diarrhoea, Hand wash and Sanitation, POSHTIK Aahar. However, due to outspread of Corona Virus, The Ministry of Health has issued various guidelines and instructions suggesting that Mass gathering shall be avoided as precautionary measures from Corona virus. Keeping in view, the guidelines of MoWCD and Ministry of Health the celebration of POSHAN Pakhwada is being conducted accordingly in U.T. Chandigarh, avoiding the mass gathering and maximizing the outreach the POSHAN Pakhwada by conducting more number of small initiatives/events. As a part of on-going observance of Rastriya Poshan Pakhwada, awareness related to Personal hygiene, Good p...

Chandigarh, 16th March,2020 :The Deputy Commissioner, UT Chandigarh Mr. Mandip Singh Brar,IAS here today presided over a high level meeting with regard to the demolition drive to be carried out in the colony no. 4. The DC reviewed the preparations by different departments and directed the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB), Estate Office and the police to be ready for the demolition drive on 23 March 2020. Among other dignitaries present on the occasion included the SSP Nilambari Jagdale, Assistant Estate Officer Manish Lohan, Dr. Abdul Qayum, DCF, Department of Forests & Wildlife UT Administration Chandigarh , ADC Sachin Rana, SDM’s of the respective areas and other officials of the concerned departments.

Chandigarh, 16th March 2020: The   UT Administrator and the Governor of Punjab    Sh. V. P. Singh Badnore today held a meeting with the Adviser Sh. Manoj Parida,IAS and the top brass of the UT Administration and discussed wide ranging issues. The most significant issue that came up for discussion was ways to address the situation in the wake of Corona Virus disease. It was decided that the gathering of more than 100 people would be banned. Further, the Cinema Halls, Gymnasiums Swimming Pools,   Pubs ,Spa Centres, Video Gaming Centres, Shopping Malls   and Coaching Centers in the UT Chandigarh will be closed till March 31. However, the closure won’t apply to groceries and the medicine shops in order to enable the people to meet their essential needs. It was also decided to declare masks and sanitizers as essential items till June 30th, 2020. The possibility of fixing the common price for masks and sanitizers will also be further explored. Isolation war...

Chandigarh.14 th March,2020: Poshan Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission) is India’s flagship programme to improve nutritional outcomes for children, pregnant women and lactating mothers. Launched in March 2018, the programme, through use of technology, real-time monitoring, a targeted approach, and convergence, strives to reduce the level of stunting, under-nutrition, anemia and low birth weight in children, as also, focus on adolescent girls, pregnant women and lactating mothers, thus holistically addressing malnutrition. Focusing on nutrition in a big way, the central government has launched the Poshan Pakhwada from 8th March 2020 to 22nd March 2020 across the country to mark the second anniversary of the POSHAN Abhiyan. As a part of on-going observance of Rastriya Poshan Pakhwada, awareness related to good personal hygiene, staying healthy, and building better self-awareness, was the message passed on to the community. A Quiz competition was organized at Buter...

Chandigarh. 13 th   March,2020 : The Punjab Governor and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh, Shri V.P. Singh Badnore held the meeting with the Health Secretaries of Punjab, Haryana and Union Territory, Chandigarh along with Deputy Commissioner, Chandigarh, Dr. Jagat Ram, Director PGIMER, Dr. B.S. Chavan, Director, GMCH, Sector 32 and Director Health Services, UT, Chandigarh to review the preparedness of tricity regarding Coronavirus disease (COVID – 19). The Chandigarh Administration as a special measure of preparedness has approved the notification under Epidemic Diseases   Act 1897 under Section 2, 3 and 4 to enforce the preventive steps for control of COVID 19.   The preparedness of Punjab, Haryana along with UT Chandigarh was appreciated by the Hon'ble Governor for containment of COVID – 19.   The residents of Chandigarh have been provided with a Helpline No 9779558282   on 24 X 7 for any type of queries related to COVID – 19 and a dedicated Ambulance ...

It has come to the notice that some of the restaurants, hotels and eateries operating within the Union Territory of Chandigarh are charging 18% instead of 5% GST on the amount of the food items/food bills. Charging more than the maximum retail price (MRP) attracts the provisions of Legal Metrology Act.   To report any unethical practices such as collecting tax on products/services that are GST-free, charging GST over and above the defined rate, over-charging over the MRP, please lodge a complaint with the Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum, Plot No.5-B, Sector 19-B, Madhya Marg, U.T., Chandigarh and also file a complaint on the official website of Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (www.cbic-gst.gov.in) or call on toll-free number 1800-1200-232 and can also call on the National Consumer Helpline Toll Free Number 1800-114000/14404.   The consumer can also call to seek information, advice or guidance relating to his/her queries and complaints on Consumer Helpline Numb...

In partial modification of the order issued vide No.23/3/41-UTFI(3)-2006/5468-70, dated 05.09.2006 and further amended vide No.23/3/41-UTFI(3)-2006/398-399,dated 19.01.2007 regarding allowing paying guest accommodation in residential areas of Union Territory, Chandigarh, the Chief Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh in exercise of the powers conferred under proviso to sub-rule(i) of Rule 9 of the Chandigarh Estate Rules, 2007 as amended from time to time, is pleased to amend   clause 5 and add new clause after clause after 12 of the aforesaid order dated 05.09.2006:                                             AMENDMENTS Amended Clause (5)       The paying guest accommodation shall be permitted only in those residential  ...