Committee constituted to recommend steps to be taken in Post Curfew Period

Sh Manoj Parida, Adviser, UT, Chandigarh today constituted a committee chaired by Sh A K Sinha, Finance Secretary to examine and recommend the steps to be taken by Administration in the post curfew period in Chandigarh.

The recommendations of the committee may include recommendations wrt public transport, the opening of schools/ colleges, hospitality industry, the opening of industries/factories/ shops, interstate movement, the functioning of offices, etc.

The committee will seek the opinion of various stakeholders. The committee has been asked to submit its report by 30th April 2020. Commissioner-MCC, Deputy Commissioner- Chandigarh, CEO – CHB, and Secretary Establishment are other members of the committee.

In addition to the committee report, the administration will seek views of public representatives, community leaders, and various associations. The decisions of neighboring states and guidelines of central govt will be kept in mind before the Administrator takes a final decision.