SAS Nagar (Mohali) March 8,
During the Question Hour of the Budget Session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, Mohali MLA Kulwant Singh raised the issue regarding the current status of the proposed solid waste processing plant near Samgauli village and sought information from the concerned department.
The MLA stated that around 50 acres of land had been acquired near Samgauli village for the disposal of solid waste. A notification regarding the project was issued in 2016, and in 2017 an award was announced under which about ₹33.61 crore was paid as compensation. He added that possession of nearly 39 acres of land had been taken for the proposed dumping ground.
Kulwant Singh further said that the proposed processing plant was planned to manage solid waste not only from Mohali but also from nearby towns including Derabassi, Lalru, Zirakpur, Kharar, Kurali and Morinda. He ask
ed the concerned minister to inform the House about the present status of the project and the steps being taken for establishing the plant.
Responding to the query, Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora said that the land-related matter concerning the proposed solid waste processing plant near Samgauli is currently under consideration in court. He informed the House that a new proposal is being prepared, and a decision regarding the project will be taken as soon as possible.
The minister also stated that the Punjab Government is continuously making efforts to ensure scientific management of solid waste in cities and that necessary steps are being taken for the overall development of Mohali.
Private hospitals violating parking norms
MLA Kulwant Singh also raised the issue of parking rule violations by some private hospitals in Mohali during the question hour. He pointed out that he had earlier raised the matter during the 2024 Budget Session as well. He said that some major hospitals in the city, including Max Hospital Mohali, Grecian Hospital and Mayo Hospital Mohali, were allegedly using spaces earmarked for parking for other commercial activities, which is a violation of rules. According to him, this has worsened the traffic congestion in the city, causing inconvenience to the public.
Kulwant Singh added that notices had previously been issued by the concerned department and violations were confirmed during inspections. However, no concrete action has been taken so far. He also alleged that some hospitals were using green areas for parking, which is against regulations.
Replying to the matter, Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian said that fresh notices have been issued in the case and necessary action will be taken soon. He assured the House that the issue would be properly addressed within the next two to three months.
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