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Department of Public Relations, Chandigarh Administrationwww.chandigarh.gov.inPress NoteCHANDIGARH, FEBRUARY 4: The Punjab Governor and Administrator, UnionTerritory, Chandigarh, Mr. Shivraj V. Patil heard the grievances of the followingcomplainants here today.Mr. Naresh Kumar Sharma came with a request for grant of pension toretired and serving employees of Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB). To this H.E.said that, CHB is an independent body and if they have the requisite funds tocater to the needs of its presently serving and retired employees then theAdministration will certainly accord its approval.In another complaint, Mr. Mohinder Singh Sangwan requested forconducting an inquiry and directing SHO of Police Station, Sector – 34 to lodgean FIR against the Nirvana Coop House Building Society and the officials of CoopSocieties, Chandigarh Administration for illegal approval of draw of lots ofthe houses to the members of the society. To this he was informed that hemust file an affidavit regarding the same and if the contents of the same aretrue, proper action will be taken against the concerned as per rules.Complainants, Ms. Kashmir Dhillon requested for wavier of interest andpenalty in respect of shop-cum-office; Mr. Ravinder Sharma requested for EWShouse on humanitarian grounds; Mr. Rajiv Sharma requested for allotment ofhouse under Rehabilitation Schemes. To this it was intimated that the caseswill be carefully scrutinized and whatever can be done will be done as perrules.Mr. Yuvraj Singh appealed for action regarding litigation with hislandlord. The concerned officials informed that the case is already pending inthe Civil Court and the High Court. To this Mr. Patil said that the matter needsto be redressed at the courts.Another complainant Mr. Sanjay Kumar a shopkeeper in Janta ColonySector – 25 requested for the removal of illegal/unauthorized meat shops in thesector. To this it was informed that 24 challans were issued last month andsuch drives are carried out on a regular basis. Mr. Patil asked the MunicipalCorporation and the Health department to work in collaboration with eachother to solve the problem. And in case of perpetual defaulters strict actionmust be initiated.The last complainant, Mr. Sukant Gupta, asked for the payment ofoutstanding legal fee for his work as the Additional Public Prosecutor. Mr. Patilsaid that the cast is justified and instructed the concerned officials to see thatsomething is done about the case.

Prominent amongst others who were present in the Public HearingSession included Mr. K.K. Sharma, Adviser to Administrator, Mr. M.P. Singh,Principal Secretary to Governor, Mr. Anil Kumar, Home Secretary, Mr. V.K.Singh, Finance Secretary, Rajender Pal Upadhyaya, IGP, Rodney L. Ralte, ChiefExecutive Office, Chandigarh Housing Board, Mr. D.K. Tiwari, Secretary Tourismand M.D. CITCO, Mr. V.P. Singh, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Mr.Mohd. Shayin, Deputy Commissioner, Mrs. Prerna Puri, Secretary IT, Mr. AjoySharma, Special Secretary Finance and other concerned officials of theChandigarh Administration.