Punjab Newsline | Chandigarh
Residents of Chandigarh will face increased financial burden starting today (April 1), as several essential services have become more expensive. From property registration to electricity, water supply, and garbage collection, the cost of living has gone up. Liquor prices are also set to rise, adding to the overall impact on consumers.
The hike in electricity tariffs will affect around 2.35 lakh consumers, while nearly 1.85 lakh residents will pay higher water bills. Protesting the increase in utility charges, leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party are set to stage a demonstration in Sector 35.
In another major change, liquor will now also be available at petrol pumps and grocery stores across the city.
Property Registration Gets Costlier
The Chandigarh administration has increased collector rates for residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural land by 10% to 22%. This includes housing board flats as well as independent houses.
- In Sectors 1 to 12, residential land rates have been increased from ₹1,78,600 to ₹2,37,900 per square yard.
- In Sectors 14 to 37, the new rate is ₹1,81,300 per square yard.
- For Sector 38 and beyond, the rate has been fixed at ₹1,33,200 per square yard.
Water and Garbage Charges Revised
- Water tariff for 0–15 kilolitres has increased from ₹3.47 to ₹3.64 per kilolitre.
- Garbage collection charges have also been revised:
- Up to 2 marla: ₹57.88 → ₹60.77
- 2 to 10 marla: ₹115.76 → ₹121.55
- 10 marla to 1 kanal: ₹231.53 → ₹243.11
- 1 to 2 kanal: ₹289.38 → ₹303.85
- Above 2 kanal: ₹405.09 → ₹425.34
Electricity Tariff Increased for Small Consumers
For domestic consumers, the rate for 0–100 units has been raised from ₹2.80 to ₹2.95 per unit. There is no change in higher consumption slabs (above 100 units). The hike is expected to impact smaller consumers the most, with the bill for 100 units increasing from ₹280 to ₹295.