Phase-III Sector-48, Chandigarh

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC) to remove all encroachments from public places, including pavements and streets, by May 20. This order aims to restore public spaces for pedestrians and enforce the rule of law, addressing systemic issues of illegal occupation of public property.

Heavy monsoon rainfall has caused extensive damage to Chandigarh's road infrastructure, affecting over 400 km of roads and leading to an estimated repair cost of Rs 80 crore. The Municipal Corporation (MC) is floating tenders worth over Rs 40 crore for recarpeting V4, V5, and V6 roads as part of these repair efforts. Road cave-ins and potholes have been reported across various locations, drawing criticism from the Federation regarding the poor road conditions. An internal assessment by the MC revealed that nearly 225 kilometers of city roads are in very poor condition and require urgent repairs, with an estimated cost of Rs 33 crore. The MC has received a boost with the approval of Rs 125 crore from the Government of India to revamp city roads, prioritizing essential works and directing officers to initiate work on the most critical areas first.