Illegal high rises found in 5 villages

After the tragic incident that exposed the functioning of the local administration after a building collapsed in Sohana village on Saturday killing two people in the debacle; Mohali municipal corporation (MC) has identified over 50 high-rise illegal buildings in five villages under the Mohali Municipal Corporation building regulations including Sohana, Kumbhra, Mataur, Shahi Majra, and Mohali village.

- Nikhil Sharma

MOHALI:

A senior MC officer said while the survey to identify the dangerous and illegal structures is ongoing, notices are being issued to those already identified.

"We are not aiming to demolish the illegal or high-rise structures in densely populated areas as it can be dangerous for nearby buildings or residents, but we will seal these structures. We may demolish the structures in less populated areas. The corporation has issued around 30 notices in the last three months against illegal construction activities in five villages and necessary action is being taken against all the violators of building laws," a senior MC official said. The civic body has also issued a dedicated number and e-mail for registering complaints at 9463775070 and at [e-mail].