Residents elated as handover of 2 colonies to MC nears completion

Residents of Surya Enclave and Maharaja Ranjit Singh Avenue celebrated Diwali this year with a sense of optimism, as the long-awaited transfer of both colonies to the Jalandhar Municipal Corporation (MC) moves closer to reality.

Last week, the MC passed a resolution to accept the handover, which has now been forwarded to the Local Bodies Department for the final approval. This marks a significant step toward initiating long-pending civic development works in the area.

The breakthrough follows persistent efforts by Nitin Kohli, AAP’s Jalandhar Central halka incharge, along with the intervention of Improvement Trust Chairman Ramnik Randhawa, Mayor Vaneet Dhir, and MC Commissioner Sandeep Rishi. The Joint Action Committee of both colonies also played a key role in pushing forward the residents’ demands.

Earlier this month, Kohli requested the Jalandhar Improvement Trust (JIT) to transfer the colonies to the MC to ensure the access to basic civic amenities. He later followed up with a direct appeal to the Municipal Corporation, urging swift action.

For years, residents have faced issues such as broken roads, poor streetlighting, and inconsistent water supply. “This is a moment of relief for the residents,” said Kohli. “With the MC accepting the resolution, we expect formal approval within a week to 10 days. Once finalised, development work, including road repairs, streetlight installation, and water supply upgrades, will begin promptly.”

A resident of Surya Enclave shared, “We’ve been waiting for basic infrastructure improvements for years. It’s encouraging to see progress finally being made.”

Mayor Dhir said the MC is prepared to begin development immediately after receiving the final nod from the Local Bodies Department. “These colonies are prime areas in Jalandhar, and their development will now be a top priority,” he said.