*MC Chandigarh takes action against encroachments in Sector 15 Patel Market*
*Chandigarh, June 7:-* Taking serious note of the increasing encroachments in market areas across the city, Municipal Commissioner Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS, has directed Joint Commissioner Sh. Sumeet Sihag to personally conduct surprise inspections to check unauthorized activities and restore public order.
Acting on these instructions, Joint Commissioner Sh. Sumeet Sihag conducted a surprise inspection this evening at Sector 15 Patel Market and the nearby vendors’ site. During the drive, numerous illegal vendors were found occupying public pathways and market space, causing obstruction to pedestrian movement and inconvenience to both shoppers and shopkeepers.
As a result of the inspection, total 52 challans were issued on the spot to violators for illegal encroachments. The Joint Commissioner also instructed the enforcement staff and area supervisors to maintain strict vigilance and ensure that such violations do not reoccur.
The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh remains committed to keeping public spaces clean, safe, and accessible for all. Regular enforcement drives will continue in various market areas of the city, and strict penalties will be imposed on repeat offenders to maintain discipline and order in public places.
