Illegal constructions: Chandigarh admn issues notices to 3 revenue officials, one faces termination

A termination notice was issued to patwari Rameshwar, and show-cause notices to tehsildar (Periphery) Mandeep Dhillon and kanungo Makhan to explain reasons for failing to perform their duties

The UT administration has issued termination and show-cause notices to three revenue officials for failing to check illegal construction at Kishangarh village, located in the vicinity of Sukhna Lake.

An official said illegal construction were being carried out in the periphery of Kishangarh village, Chandigarh, a clear violation of the Punjab New Capital (Periphery) Control Act, 1952. (HT Photo/for representation)

A termination notice was issued to patwari Rameshwar, and show-cause notices to tehsildar (Periphery) Mandeep Dhillon and kanungo Makhan to explain reasons for failing to perform their duties. The decision came following a field visit by estate officer and deputy commissioner Vinay Pratap Singh.

An official said illegal construction were being carried out in the periphery of Kishangarh village, a clear violation of the Punjab New Capital (Periphery) Control Act, 1952, adding that all officials concerned had been directed to keep a close check on any illegal construction activity.