Mayor among the people: Saurabh Joshi visits Krishna Market, Sector 41; listens to concerns of shopkeepers
Chandigarh, March 11:-Continuing his outreach initiative “Janata Ka Mayor – Janata Ke Beech”, the Mayor of Chandigarh, Sh. Saurabh Joshi, today visited Krishna Market in Sector 41, where he interacted with local traders and listened to their concerns and suggestions regarding issues affecting the market.
During the visit, Sh. Om Prakash, Sh. Rampal, and members of the Market Association warmly welcomed the Mayor and apprised him of various challenges and demands related to the functioning and development of the market.
Engaging in an open dialogue with the traders, Mayor Joshi patiently heard their concerns and assured them that the issues raised would be taken up with the concerned departments. He emphasized that coordinated efforts would be made with officials to ensure that appropriate and timely action is taken on priority.
Speaking on the occasion, the Mayor said that the trading community forms the backbone of the city’s economic activity and addressing their concerns is a shared responsibility of the administration and public representatives. He reiterated that the Municipal Corporation remains committed to safeguarding the interests of traders, improving civic facilities, and supporting the overall development of city markets.
He stated, “Meeting people directly, listening to their concerns, and initiating solutions on the spot is the true duty of a public representative. My priority will always remain to strongly represent the voice of every section of Chandigarh—whether traders, employees, or common citizens.”
He further assured that the genuine demands of the traders of Krishna Market would be examined and acted upon positively at the earliest, with the aim of enhancing facilities in the market and promoting a more conducive environment for business activities.
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MC Chandigarh conducts enforcement drive in sectors 13, 20 & 26; encroachments removed and 39 challans issued
Chandigarh, March 11:- The Enforcement Wing of the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh carried out a special anti-encroachment drive in different parts of the city including Sector 20, Sector 26 Outer Mandi area and Manimajra, Sector 13 to curb illegal vending and unauthorized occupation of public spaces.
The drive commenced in the morning hours in Sector 20, where the enforcement team took action against unauthorized vendors operating on municipal land. During the operation, 22 ice-cream rehri (handcarts) were impounded for running without permission and creating obstruction on public pathways.
Later in the afternoon, the enforcement team conducted a drive at the Sector 26 Outer Mandi area, where four trucks illegally selling coconuts and watermelons on municipal land were impounded. In addition, seven rehri selling fruits were also removed from the area for operating without authorization and causing inconvenience to pedestrians and traffic.
Further action was taken in Manimajra, Sector 13, where the team impounded three food vans and three motorcycles found encroaching upon public space. The drive was aimed at ensuring smooth movement of traffic, maintaining cleanliness and preventing unauthorized commercial activities on public land.
Overall, the enforcement teams conducted operations across the three sectors and impounded a total of 29 rehri, four trucks selling coconuts and watermelons, three food vans and three motorcycles. During the drive, the Municipal Corporation also issued 39 challans to violators under the relevant provisions of the municipal laws.
Such enforcement drives will continue regularly across the city to keep public spaces free from encroachments and to maintain order, cleanliness and convenience for the residents of Chandigarh. Citizens and vendors have also been urged to follow the rules and avoid unauthorized occupation of municipal land.
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