Chandigarh, May 13:- Acting under the directions of Municipal Commissioner Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS, the engineering wing today carried out a special anti-encroachment drive in village Hallomajra along the Chandigarh–Zirakpur Highway and removed 17 temporary encroachment structures from Gram Panchayat/MCC land.

During the enforcement drive, nearly 3.94 acres of government land was made completely encroachment-free. The operation was carried out by engineering teams of the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh with the support of concerned officials and field staff.

The Commissioner emphasized that protection of public land remains one of the top priorities of the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh. He issued strict directions to all officers and field staff to maintain continuous vigilance against illegal encroachments and ensure immediate action wherever any unauthorized occupation is noticed.

The Commissioner categorically stated that no negligence, delay or laxity on the part of any official would be tolerated in matters related to encroachment control and safeguarding of government land. He further directed all concerned departments to carry out regular inspections and continuous monitoring to prevent any fresh attempts of illegal occupation.

Reiterating the civic body’s commitment towards planned urban development and protection of public assets, the Commissioner said that strict enforcement measures are being undertaken across the city to maintain civic discipline and ensure proper utilization of government land for public welfare purposes.

The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh will continue similar anti-encroachment drives in different parts of the city to keep public land free from illegal occupation and strengthen enforcement against unauthorized encroachments.