CHANDIGARH: To provide secure accommodation to students from other states, the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) has adopted the paying guest (PG) policy of the UT administration.
“The PG Policy of the Chandigarh Administration is now applicable for residential areas or dwelling units of the CHB subject to fulfil of the requisite conditions,” said Yashpal Garg, chief executive officer, CHB.
UT adviser Manoj Parida, who is also holding charge of CHB chairman, said it would add to the available accommodation, especially for the students coming to Chandigarh from neighbouring states.
“The administration is making efforts to provide safe and secure accommodation, especially to girl students and working women in the city,” said Parida. Garg said the owner of the PG accommodation need to ensure that no front office system is maintained and the house should appear a normal residential house.