Indian Express 12.10.2010
Civic panel approves tender proposals worth Rs 70 crore
Express News Service Tags : Pune Municipal Corporation, PMC Posted: Tue Oct 12 2010, 06:16 hrs
Pune: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) standing committee on Monday approved tender proposals worth over Rs 70 crore to ensure that development works does not get held up due to election code of conduct which is likely to come into effect anytime. A total of 150 proposals were tabled in the committee for approval that included road development, bridge construction, nullah channelisation and laying of water pipeline. The committee also approved appointment of retired high court judge as an arbitrator to resolve the disputed propert tax cases that amounts to dues upto Rs 51 crore.
“The arbitrator has also been entrusted with the responsibility of resolving the dispute cases of water tax that amount to Rs 210 crore,” said Arvind Shinde, chairman of committee.