The enforcement wing of the Municipal Corporation in Chandigarh conducted a comprehensive drive against unauthorised vending, encroachments, and rule violations across the city on Monday. The operation targeted multiple areas, focusing on removing illegal vendors and clearing encroachments to ensure compliance with civic regulations.
Drive Against Unauthorised Vending
Teams removed 25 unauthorised coconut-selling sites that were operating without permission at various locations. Items such as tarpaulins, watermelon carts and tables, weighing balances, and other encroaching materials were seized during the operation. In the Sector 26 transport area, seven unauthorised fish sellers were removed for violating municipal norms. Action was also taken in the Motor Market, Sector 28, where six vehicles found in violation were impounded.
Evening Operation in Furniture Market
The drive continued in the evening in the furniture market, Sector 34, to ensure compliance with civic regulations and ease public movement. In all, 53 challans were issued during the day's operation. The drive passed off peacefully, with no untoward incidents reported.
Tandoor Workers Flag Concerns to Mayor
Separately, representatives of the Tandoor Workers' Union met Mayor Saurabh Joshi on Monday, raising long-pending concerns of traditional underground tandoor workers. The union highlighted that such tandoors have served residents for over 60 years, yet many workers lack proper rehabilitation and welfare support. The mayor assured them that their grievances would be examined sympathetically.
