Of six illegal colonies identified, one razed in last three months in Panchkula

                Panchkula: In the last three months, the district 
administration has razed one of the six illegal 
colonies identified. Besides, complaints for 
FIRs were filed for five other colonies and 14 
other illegal structures were issued notices. 
The administration has formed a task team to 
act against such illegal constructions.
In a recent meeting of the district-level task 
force formed to tackle illegal encroachments 
and unauthorised colonies, deputy 
commissioner Monica Gupta issued a clear 
mandate to 
departments concerned to eliminate illegal 
construction in the district.
She also directed the officials to ensure that 
illegal encroachments do not reoccur after 
removal and stressed the importance of timely 
intervention to prevent illegal construction. She 
also 
emphasised that all rules and regulations must 
be applied equally, with no room for 
discrimination, particularly when it comes to 
the sale of agricultural land.
She called for strict adherence to regulations 
and directed the district revenue officer to 
inform the district town planner regarding any 
sale deeds after registration. The DC directed 
the 
public works department (buildings and roads) 
to provide regular updates on action taken 
against illegal construction under various 
applicable laws, including the Periphery 
Control Act 
and Punjab Scheduled Roads and Controlled 
Areas Irregular Development Restriction Act 
1963.
The DC also asked the police department to 
closely monitor areas where illegal structures 
were demolished to ensure that no new 
construction occurs without prior 
authorisation. She 
also asked the executive engineers of the 
NHAI and PWD to act against encroachments 
within restricted areas along scheduled roads 
and submit reports on their efforts.
The DC stressed the importance of timely FIR 
registration by the police in cases of illegal 
encroachment and called for coordination 
between the district town planner office and 
the police 
to ensure a successful anti-encroachment 
campaign.


Source : Times of India