Chandigarh, May 29:- Continuing its sustained drive against illegal vending and encroachments in the city, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh today conducted a massive enforcement drive at various prominent locations under the directions of MC Commissioner Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS.
The enforcement teams carried out intensive checking and action against unauthorized vendors in and around Sukhna Lake, Rock Garden, Naya Gaon barrier area, Dhanns, and markets/sectors including Sectors 32, 30, 26, 19, 27 and 41.
During the special drive, a total of 74 challans were issued against violators found operating without authorization or creating obstruction on public roads, markets and pedestrian pathways.
The MC teams also sensitized vendors regarding designated vending zones and appealed to them to follow the rules framed under the Street Vendors Act to maintain public convenience, traffic movement and cleanliness in the city.
The Municipal Corporation reiterated its commitment to ensuring smooth movement in public places and maintaining Chandigarh’s planned urban character through regular enforcement drives across the city.
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