Chandigarh, April 10: The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation has moved to eliminate bureaucratic delays for small traders by organizing specialized Suvidha Camps for water and sewerage connections. This first-of-its-kind initiative aims to provide a transparent and efficient platform for vendors to secure essential utilities without having to navigate multiple government offices.
Following the General House meeting earlier this week, the Public Health department stated that all Sub-Divisional Engineers have been ordered to establish these camps at community centers across the city. The administration declared that the camps will function as a one-stop shop where approvals can be granted and connections released during the same visit. Officials affirmed that the presence of technical staff and junior engineers is mandatory to ensure that all formalities are completed without the need for follow-up appointments.
The decision comes as a response to allegations made by councillors regarding the involvement of unauthorized intermediaries in the utility application process. It was asserted during the House meeting that some traders were being forced to pay extra money to middlemen to avoid procedural complications. By shifting the process to a public camp format, the Municipal Corporation maintained that it is taking a direct stand against such corruption and ensuring that the service remains accessible to all.
According to the departmental order, the camps are scheduled to take place every Saturday in coordination with local representatives. The Superintending Engineer asserted that the staff must guide applicants through the necessary paperwork to ensure smooth service delivery. The civic body declared that this proactive approach will help in formalizing the utilities for hundreds of small-scale entrepreneurs across the union territory.
