Jan 29, 2025 10:45 PM IST
After the assembly, MLA Jagtar Singh Dayalpura and council president Mohit Kundra mentioned steps will probably be taken to uphold the city’s historic and non secular essence
The newly elected municipal council in Machhiwara on Wednesday handed a decision to relocate all liquor outlets outdoors the city limits to ‘preserve the religious and cultural sanctity’ of the historic city, officers mentioned.
Machhiwara council members after their first official assembly on Wednesday. (HT Photograph)
The choice was taken throughout the council’s first official assembly, presided over by MLA Jagtar Singh Dayalpura.
The councillors mentioned the transfer is available in recognition of Machhiwara’s religious significance because it was blessed by Guru Gobind Singh. Passing the decision unanimously, the council members agreed that every one liquor retailers working throughout the metropolis boundaries will probably be shifted within the upcoming monetary yr.
After the assembly, MLA Jagtar Singh Dayalpura and council president Mohit Kundra mentioned steps will probably be taken to uphold the city’s historic and non secular essence.
They mentioned the need can be strictly carried out from the following fiscal yr.
Amongst different main selections, the council determined to take away unlawful encroachments alongside key roads resulting in historic and non secular websites.
The stretch from Gani Khan Nabi Khan Gate to Gurdwara Sri Charan Kanwal Sahib and from Charan Kanwal Chowk to the historic Brahmachari Shivala Temple will probably be cleared of unauthorised constructions, officers mentioned. They added these areas had been beautified with heritage lighting and ornamental plantations.
Municipal machines to be out there for hire
The municipal equipment, together with cranes and sewer cleansing autos, will probably be out there for personal use on a rental foundation, offering a further income for the town, the officers mentioned. The council handed a decision to put in a nationwide flag. Council president Kundra mentioned an acceptable website will probably be chosen quickly.