Early-morning demolition clears illegal constructions in Chandigarh Sec-1 club

Water and electricity connections to the site were disconnected in advance as per requirement. The Chief Fire Officer, Sector 17, deployed one fire tender as a precautionary measure.

Chandigarh Deputy Commissioner Nishant Yadav told The Indian Express that one large marriage hall (temporary construction in around 1 acre) and kitchen area (around 4000 sq ft) were demolished for violations.

Though the club’s encroachment on government land was removed in a demolition drive carried on September 14, a kitchen and toilet constructed at the right-hand side beyond the zoning line still existed. Also, there were unauthorised tin sheds constructed at the left-hand side and were occupied by the commando caterers. Similarly unauthorised water body constructed also existed.

​Adequate police arrangements, including the deployment of lady constables, were ensured by the Senior Superintendent of Police, Chandigarh, to maintain law and order during the drive. The DSP concerned was also present. ​The Chief Engineer, UT, arranged technical supervision through SDOs and Junior Engineers, along with a team of labourers and machinery.

​The SDM (Centre), supported by Executive Magistrates reached to ensure effective law-and-order oversight in coordination with the police teams.

The Estate Office Enforcement Wing, including the Tehsildar (Enforcement), SDOs, Inspectorial staff, labour teams, trucks and demolition machinery, carried out the demolition under the supervision of the designated nodal officer who ensured proper identification of structures to be removed.

​Civil Defence volunteers assisted in ground operations.

The Health Department, Sector 16, deployed doctors along with two ambulances to address any medical contingencies. Administrative and support staff from the Estate Office ensured proper logistics, documentation, refreshments, and early-morning deployment for smooth completion of the drive.

“The Chandigarh Administration remains firmly committed to maintaining the planned character of the city,” Yadav stated.

He emphasized that all violations of building bylaws will be dealt with strictly as per law and reiterated that unauthorised constructions will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

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