Zirakpur municipal council seals illegal construction in New Defence Colony | Chandigarh News

Mohali: Zirakpur Municipal Council By sealing the construction work going on on Saturday, strong action has been taken against a builder who violated the construction rules in the new defense colony. Building Inspector Shivani Bansal led the operation. He said that no builder will be allowed to break the rules under his jurisdiction. The construction work was moving forward against the approved plan, threatening the safety of the residents and violating the building rules.
Bansal said that under his jurisdiction many builders are provoking the rules, and strict action will be taken against those who do not comply. The council has issued a warning to all builders to strictly follow the approved schemes and construction rules, with immediate action and fine for any violations. He said that the residents are encouraged to report any violation to the authorities.
Residents of New Defense Colony welcomed the move, as they were living in fear due to unsafe construction activities.
In addition, under the supervision of Building Inspector Ajay Brar, the council demolished several houses and structures, which were illegally built on the government's land on Old Kalka Road. Outside the Goldmark Vira City Project, workers lived in these houses for the last 10 years, which is currently under construction.
During investigation, it was found that the builder constructed a weightbridge and a gate on the government land without any approval.