Investigation Launched into Unauthorized Construction on Markfed Land in Ferozepur
Probe ordered into unauthorised construction on Markfed land
Hindustan Times
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Deputy Commissioner Deepshikha Sharma has initiated an investigation into unauthorized commercial construction on land owned by the Punjab State Cooperative Supply and Marketing Federation Limited (Markfed) in Ferozepur, Punjab, India. The probe follows a complaint regarding violations of a court order that prohibits construction on the site.
- 01Investigation ordered into unauthorized construction on Markfed land in Ferozepur.
- 02Complaint filed by local stakeholder Anil Sareen regarding violations of a court order.
- 03Construction halted due to safety concerns, including fire hazards from gas welding.
- 04Markfed has issued notices to vacate the premises occupied by unauthorized businesses.
- 05Further action will depend on the findings of the ongoing inquiry.
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Deputy Commissioner Deepshikha Sharma has ordered an investigation into unauthorized commercial construction on land controlled by the Punjab State Cooperative Supply and Marketing Federation Limited (Markfed) in Ferozepur, Punjab, India. The controversy arose from a complaint by local stakeholder Anil Sareen, who alleged that construction activities violated a court-mandated status quo established in September 2025, which prohibited any alterations to the property. Sareen claimed that ongoing work, including denting and painting operations involving gas welding, poses significant fire hazards, especially near government storage facilities. Following the complaint, construction was halted, and an inquiry was initiated. Markfed's district manager, Darshan Lal, stated that notices had been issued to the leasing society to vacate the premises, and rent for the warehouses has been withheld until compliance is achieved. The investigation will also assess the legality of the construction in light of the disputed ownership of the land.
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The investigation and subsequent actions could prevent potential safety hazards and misuse of government property, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
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