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Ludhiana MC seals 8 illegal commercial buildings
As per the Ludhiana MC officials, these illegal buildings were also sealed last year in December, but the seals were removed after the owners assured to shift their businesses to other areas.
Taking action against illegal constructions in city, the municipal corporation (MC) sealed eight illegal commercial buildings in residential areas of New Bhai Randhir Singh (BRS) Nagar on Friday.
As per the officials, these buildings were also sealed last year in December, but the seals were removed after the owners assured to shift their businesses to other areas. As they failed to do so and residents were submitting repeated complaints against alleged nuisance caused by commercial activities in the residential area, the buildings were again sealed on Friday, the officials said.
A group of residents had also moved court against illegal commercial activities in the residential area.
MC head draftsman MS Bedi said the area was under town planning scheme and no commercial activity could be conducted there.
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