Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, April 26
The Administration has issued over 150 notices for demolition of houses constructed in violation of the provisions of the Periphery Act at Mani Majra, Deep Complex, Hallo Majra, and Khuda Ali Sher village. Sources said a major drive had been planned at Khuda Ali Sher on Friday where over 50 houses and other structures had been constructed on agricultural land. As per the Periphery Act, no construction is allowed on agricultural land. The owners were earlier served notices to remove the constructions on their own, but they failed to do so.
Sanjay Colony on radar too
The Estate Office will also carry out a drive to remove illegal slums in Sanjay Colony situated in the Industrial Area. Sources said the drive would be carried out after identifying eligible applicants under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.