MC holds anti-encroachment drive

The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh today carried out a major anti-encroachment drive in various parts of the city on the directions of Amit Kumar, Commissioner, MC. The enforcement teams took strict action against encroachers for misuse of public spaces.

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In Sector 44-B, an anti-encroachment operation was conducted in the green belt area, where mechanics had parked vehicles and occupied public land. The enforcement team impounded 13 cars from the area. A similar drive was also carried out in Burail, where 10 cars were impounded, along with seizure of items like car seats, doors, jacks and other automobile accessories. A total of 47 challans were issued during the drive.

A joint drive was conducted at the Sector 26 sabzi mandi in coordination with the Market Committee Board. During this operation, 21 unauthorised vendors were removed and challans issued to the violators.

The MC reiterated its commitment to maintaining public spaces and urged citizens to refrain from encroaching government land. Regular drives will continue to ensure cleanliness, orderliness and proper use of public areas across the city.