MC issues 71 challans across Chandigarh in drive against encroachments

Enforcement teams removed illegal vendors

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, Updated At : 03:20 AM Mar 19, 2026 IST

A vehicle being impounded during the drive on Wednesday.

The municipal corporation carried out a comprehensive enforcement and anti-encroachment drive across key city locations today.

The morning drive in Sector 17 near the Bank Square resulted in the issuance of 25 challans, with enforcement teams removing illegal vendors occupying public areas and hindering pedestrian movement. In the afternoon, action was taken in the motor market of Sector 28, where 16 vehicles were impounded for carrying out repair works on road berms, leading to encroachment and inconvenience to commuters.

The evening drive in Timber Market, Sector 26, targeted unauthorised roadside activities, particularly vehicle painting and repair work being conducted on public land. During the operation, seven vehicles were impounded. Additionally, three trucks loaded with coconuts were seized for illegal vending.

Enforcement teams also confiscated equipment such as jacks, rubbing machines and seat cover materials being used for unauthorised operations. Overall, a total of 71 challans were issued.

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