Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Mohali Mayor Criticizes Anti-Encroachment Drive
The Mayor of Mohali, Amarjit Singh Sidhu, is upset about how the city is handling people who have built things on land they shouldn't have.
He thinks the way they are using big machines to knock down these buildings is not fair or kind.
He wants them to give people more time and warnings before doing this.
He also thinks that some important people are not being punished for doing the same thing.
The Mayor had a meeting with other officials to talk about these problems and plans to have more discussions to find a better way to handle this issue.
Mohali Mayor Amarjit Singh Sidhu criticized the anti-encroachment drive, calling it 'neither legal nor humane'.
He suggested issuing notices and giving people 60-90 days to rectify violations before cutting connections.
Sidhu alleged that building plans were approved by GMADA and that demolitions are carried out with double standards.
Senior Deputy Mayor Amrik Singh Somal accused influential individuals, including senior officials, of encroaching on land and government parks without facing action.
A MC House meeting will be convened to define responsibilities and decide on a legal, peaceful, and transparent manner to govern the city.
- Who
- Mohali Mayor Amarjit Singh Sidhu and Senior Deputy Mayor Amrik Singh Somal
- What
- Criticism of the anti-encroachment drive and allegations of discrimination and double standards
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Mohali, India
- Why
- To address concerns about the legality, humanity, and fairness of the anti-encroachment drive
- Mayor's Name
- Amarjit Singh Sidhu
- Meeting Attendees
- Municipal Commissioner Parminder Pal Singh Sandhu, senior officials, and several councillors
- Mayor's Proposed Solution
- Issue notices, create awareness, and give 60-90 days to rectify violations before cutting connections
- Alleged Issues
- Discrimination in development projects, incorrect map approvals, double standards in demolitions, and lack of post-action maintenance
- Senior Deputy Mayor's Allegation
- Influential individuals, including senior officials, have encroached upon land and government parks without facing action
