“Mayor orders Zero tolerance on Illegal Street Vending; MCC gears up for strict enforcement following Supreme Court directions”

Chandigarh, May 6:- Chandigarh Mayor Sh. Saurabh Joshi today convened a comprehensive review meeting of all key departments of the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh, including B&R, Sanitation and Enforcement wings, to assess the prevailing situation of street vending across the city.

Taking serious note of directions issued by the Supreme Court of India, the Mayor instructed all officials to shift into strict “action mode” and ensure zero tolerance against illegal street vending. He emphasized that enforcement teams must act firmly against unauthorized vendors occupying public spaces, roads, pavements and market areas, which not only disrupt traffic flow but also create sanitation and safety concerns.

Highlighting the apex court’s guidelines, it was reiterated that only duly registered vendors with valid certificates issued under the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014 are permitted to operate in designated vending zones. The Court has stressed the need to prevent encroachments, ensure pedestrian rights, and maintain urban order while balancing livelihood concerns of legitimate vendors.

The Mayor directed the Enforcement Wing to intensify drives against illegal vending, remove encroachments promptly and ensure that no unauthorized vending is allowed in non-designated areas. He also instructed officials to strengthen coordination among departments for sustained monitoring and compliance.

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“MC Commissioner leads high-level Swachh Survekshan review; ‘Swachhagrahi’ initiative rolled out to boost citizen participation”

Chandigarh, May 6:- In a decisive push towards strengthening the city’s performance in Swachh Survekshan 2025-26, MC Commissioner Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS today chaired a high-level review meeting and directed all concerned officials to intensify efforts on sanitation and survey parameters. Special Commissioner, Joint Commissioners, Engineers of B&R, Horticulture, Public Health and Electricity wings, along with Sanitary and Enforcement Inspectors, were instructed to maintain strict vigil in their respective areas and ensure visible improvements on the ground.

Following the review, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh launched the “Swachhagrahi” initiative to deepen public engagement and awareness on cleanliness across the city. Under this initiative, teams of Swachhagrahi were deployed in multiple sectors to conduct cleanliness surveys, gather real-time citizen feedback and promote better sanitation practices.

During the drive, Swachhagrahi volunteers actively interacted with residents and highlighted the importance of four-way waste segregation—wet waste, dry waste, domestic hazardous waste and sanitary waste. Citizens were also urged to refrain from littering in public places, avoid the use of harmful single-use plastic products and conserve water to support sustainable urban living.

The Commissioner emphasized that public participation and positive citizen feedback are key to achieving top rankings in Swachh Survekshan. He appealed to residents to actively cooperate with Swachhagrahi teams and contribute towards making Chandigarh a cleaner, greener and more sustainable city.
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“MCC accelerates Dadumajra dumpsite remediation, Chief Engineer orders swift completion”

Chandigarh, May 6:- The Chief Engineer, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh, Sh. Sanjay Arora conducted a detailed inspection of the Dadumajra dumping ground today evening to review the progress of ongoing remediation works.

During the visit, the Officer In-Charge, Solid Waste Management (SWM), informed that biomining of the legacy waste has already been successfully executed.

It was further apprised that the material lying beneath the machinery will be processed, along with systematic shifting and scientific dressing of the site, to ensure complete restoration. The Chief Engineer observed that lifting and transportation of processed material is currently in full swing.

Emphasizing urgency, the Chief Engineer directed officials to expedite the remaining work and ensure timely completion as per prescribed standards. He reiterated that payments shall remain withheld, as previously instructed, until the entire project is completed to the satisfaction of the competent authority, ensuring accountability and quality execution.

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