HC directs Mohali DC to check illegal construction

Taking serious note of alleged unauthorised constructions in Derabassi,the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday directed the Mohali deputy commissioner to take immediate action and ensure that building norms are not flouted.

The directions were passed by a division bench on a public interest litigation seeking directions to stop unauthorised and illegal construction in khasra number 215 situated within the revenue estate of Madhopur village in the Derabassi tehsil as the entire area of these khasras,the PIL adds,would obstruct the free flow of water from the Shivalik Hills during rainy season which could cause floods in the area.

Taking stock,the High Court directed DC,Mohali to take immediate action and if need be,initiate criminal action against the miscreants.