Illegal structures razed at club

The UT Estate Office today conducted a demolition drive at Chandigarh Club, Sector 1, to remove unauthorised constructions. The operation commenced at 6 am, with coordinated action from multiple departments and enforcement wings.

According to officials, several illegal structures, including a kitchen, a toilet, an extension of building, several tin sheds occupied by the Commando Caterers and a water body were removed during the drive.

Nishant Kumar Yadav, Deputy Commissioner-cum-Estate Officer, UT, stated: “The Chandigarh Administration remains firmly committed to maintaining the planned character of the city.”

Adequate police force, including women constables, was deployed at the club to maintain law and order throughout the drive. The SDM (Central), along by Executive Magistrates, was also present.

The Health Department, Sector 16, had deployed two ambulances. The Punjab and Haryana High Court had on November 21 dismissed a writ petition filed by M/s Commando Caterers Pvt Ltd against the Chandigarh Administration’s order dated November 14 directing removal and dismantling of alleged building violations at the Chandigarh Club.