High Court Orders Chandigarh to Clear Public Place Encroachments by May 20
Chandigarh: Remove encroachments by May 20, HC to civic body
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation to remove encroachments from public places by May 20. This directive follows a public interest litigation highlighting significant encroachments in the Sector 34 market, emphasizing the need for enforcement of public property laws.
- 01Chandigarh Municipal Corporation must remove encroachments by May 20.
- 02The directive comes from the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
- 03The case was initiated by a public interest litigation regarding Sector 34 market.
- 04The court emphasized the systemic failure of public authorities in enforcing laws.
- 05A grievance redressal mechanism is also being sought.
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has mandated the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC) to remove encroachments from public areas by May 20. This ruling arose from a public interest litigation filed by Yash Goyal, who pointed out extensive encroachments by shopkeepers in the Sector 34 market. The court noted that these encroachments not only obstruct pedestrian pathways but also reflect a broader issue of public authorities failing to uphold the rule of law and protect public property. The court referenced Section 44(n) of the Punjab Municipal Corporation Act, 1976, which obligates the MC to take necessary actions against such obstructions. The bench has scheduled a follow-up hearing for May 20, requiring the MC to submit a compliance report detailing the actions taken to address the encroachments.
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The court's ruling aims to restore public access to walkways and prevent unlawful privatization of public spaces, directly affecting pedestrians and shopkeepers in Chandigarh.
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