MLA Bhullar attends first Ferozepur MC meeting; 77% sewerage bill cut, regularisation of 61 Sanitation Workers proposed
Ferozepur, October 29, 2026: The newly constituted Ferozepur Municipal Council, at its first meeting chaired by newly elected president Ashok Sachdeva and attended by MLA Ranbir Singh Bhullar, approved several important proposals concerning residents, sanitation workers and shopkeepers.
A major decision was taken to reduce sewerage charges for different categories of consumers. Under the proposal, the sewerage bill for a five-marla house will be reduced from Rs 220 to Rs 50, while the bill for a 10-marla house will be reduced from Rs 350 to Rs 150.
The meeting also approved a proposal to regularise 61 sanitation workers who have been providing services to the Municipal Council. The move aims to provide job security to these workers, with further action to be taken in accordance with the applicable rules.
The issue of granting ownership rights to shopkeepers whose cases have been pending since 2021 was also discussed. According to the Municipal Council, proposals have been approved under the Punjab Government policy to grant ownership rights to eligible shopkeepers. Around Rs 2 crore has reportedly already been deposited for these shops, and the process of issuing ownership documents is expected to provide relief to the concerned shopkeepers.
The Council also approved proposals to reduce bills for commercial establishments. The hotel bill is proposed to be reduced from Rs 6,000 to Rs 3,000, while the service station bill will be reduced from Rs 8,000 to Rs 4,000. The move is expected to provide financial relief to the concerned establishments.
The meeting also discussed providing jobs to eligible family members of sanitation workers who died while in service. According to Executive Officer Labhpreet Singh, the cases concerning the families of deceased employees Vinod Kumar, Rakesh Ram and Kanta would be considered in accordance with the applicable rules and eligibility criteria.