MOHALI: In a significant crackdown on illegal construction, authorities in Kharar and Zirakpur have demolished unauthorized commercial structures. These actions followed directives from Punjab local government minister Dr. Ravjot Singh and Mohali deputy commissioner Komal Mittal.
Demolition in Kharar
A commercial building in Gillco Valley, Sector 115, Kharar, was razed because it was constructed without an approved layout plan from the executive officer’s office and lacked mandatory Rera registration. This action was the result of persistent efforts by the Akhil Bhartiya Grahak Panchayat (ABGP). Er Brij Mohan, state president (legal affairs) of ABGP, and activist Dilbag Rai, had submitted a detailed representation to DC Komal Mittal, highlighting discrepancies in layout plans and providing photographic evidence of the unauthorized construction.
After reviewing the documents and hearing residents’ concerns, DC Mittal directed ADC (urban development) Anmol Singh Dhaliwal to carry out the demolition and initiate steps to recall the land’s registry through the local tehsildar. The demolition was executed in the presence of Kharar municipal council officials, including draftsman Vishavdeep, and the complainants.
Er Brij Mohan stated, “This action sends a strong message to builders who flout rules under political protection and misuse their power to harass local residents”.
DC Mittal confirmed that the encroachment was removed promptly and that the minister was informed of the successful execution.
Action in Zirakpur
In Zirakpur’s Peer Muchhalla area, the MC demolished a temporary illegal wine shop structure. This swift action was taken on the orders of Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh, following a complaint about encroachment on municipal land. During a morning inspection, the minister directed MC officials to take immediate action and submit a detailed report.
MLA Kuljit Singh Randhawa welcomed the swift response, stating, “The wine shop was illegally operating on MC land. We thank minister Ravjot Singh for taking immediate and effective steps to protect public property”.
Minister Ravjot Singh also issued a public appeal, urging citizens not to encroach or build on government land. He warned that unauthorized structures will not be tolerated and will be demolished without exception.
