PU Departmental Canteens to open with new guidelines

Chandigarh, November 18, 2021: A committee constituted by Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh with regard to running of departmental canteens of Physics, Chemistry and Geology finalised the directions for the same which are as under:-
•        Departmental canteens be operated on the pattern of Tuck shops
•        Packed food be served. No cooking be allowed
•        Gas Cylinders not to be used in such canteens.
•        Electrical Oven, Induction plates and Vending machines for tea/coffee and re-heating of cooked food may be permitted.
•        Timings of the departmental canteens be restricted from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm
•        There should be no preparation of breakfast, lunch and dinner in these canteens.
•        Provisions of Chairs and tables be allowed only within the built up area of the canteen and on violation of this, a fine of Rs. 5000/- be imposed after any such violation is reported by the Chairperson of the concerned department.
The Chairpersons of the respective departments are informed to share the information with the concerned canteen contractors accordingly to incorporate the above directions.