{"id":7309,"date":"2023-08-04T20:47:43","date_gmt":"2023-08-04T15:17:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indiaepost.com\/?p=7309"},"modified":"2023-08-04T20:47:47","modified_gmt":"2023-08-04T15:17:47","slug":"local-government-minister-balkar-singh-launches-whatsapp-number-for-complaints-against-unauthorized-colonies-and-constructions-in-punjab","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indiaepost.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/04\/local-government-minister-balkar-singh-launches-whatsapp-number-for-complaints-against-unauthorized-colonies-and-constructions-in-punjab\/","title":{"rendered":"Local Government Minister Balkar Singh launches WhatsApp number for complaints against unauthorized colonies and constructions in Punjab"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>IEP Chandigarh, August 4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In an effort to address the issue of unauthorized constructions within the jurisdiction of Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils, and\u00a0 Improvement Trusts in Punjab, Minister for Local Government and Parliamentary Affairs, Balkar Singh, has today issued a WhatsApp number 7889149943 for the convenience of the people at Municipal Bhawan, Sector-35, Chandigarh.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Local Government and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Balkar Singh highlighted that with rapid urbanization and population growth, the threat of unauthorized colonies and illegal constructions has become a concern. To effectively address this issue, Minister Balkar Singh has taken the initiative to provide an accessible and convenient platform for citizens to complain about such violations.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 He mentioned that the WhatsApp number, 7889149943, is now functional, and residents can use it to lodge complaints about unauthorized constructions and colonies. 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