Industry Department Organises Open House to Address Industry Issues and Promote Sector Growth
Chandigarh, 18th May 2023- The Industries Department of Chandigarh, successfully organized an open house to address the concerns and challenges faced by traders, associations, and other stakeholders. The meeting aimed to foster the growth and development of the industrial sector in the city.
The open house provided a platform for industry representatives to directly engage with officers from various departments of the Administration. This face-to-face interaction enabled the stakeholders to present their issues and concerns, hindering the flourishing of the industrial sector in Chandigarh. The initiative received widespread appreciation from the associations, traders, and all parties involved.
During the event, representatives from different sectors tabled several critical issues, including the adoption of the MSME Act in Chandigarh, the ease of doing business, conversion of leasehold properties to freehold with proper title rectification, violation and misuse notices, water supply and fire safety, infrastructure in industrial areas, implementation of the One-Time Settlement (OTS) scheme for VAT, additional Floor Area Ratio (FAR), among others.
Addressing the concerns raised by the stakeholders, Deputy Commissioner Sh. Vinay Pratap Singh assured that a conversion policy for industrial areas would be formulated after reaching a consensus among the parties involved. He further emphasized the importance of conducting a need-based survey, taking into account the opinions and requirements of various industrial units, which were previously opposed. The matter of increased FAR would be thoroughly discussed with the urban planning department to arrive at a suitable resolution.
Deputy Commissioner Singh underscored the administration’s commitment to maintaining strict compliance with regulations and asserted that building violations would not be tolerated. Additionally, the issue of parking was taken up, with plans to assess the area and explore feasible solutions.
Regarding the request for the implementation of the OTS scheme for VAT in Chandigarh, Deputy Commissioner Singh assured the stakeholders that proper action would be taken within the norms. The matter will be presented to Sh. BanwariLal Purohit, Administrator of Chandigarh, for further consideration and action.
The open house organized by the Industry Department Chandigarh proved to be an essential platform for dialogue and collaboration, allowing industry representatives to voice their concerns and seek resolutions. The Administration’s commitment to addressing these issues and promoting the growth of the industrial sector in Chandigarh was evident throughout the event.
