Archive · 19 Aug 2025
High Court Questions UT over Sector 26 Mandi Delay
The Punjab and Haryana High Court is not happy with how long it is taking to move the vegetable market in Sector 26.
The court asked why the market is still crowded and not well-managed.
The government lawyer said they had sent a reply about the issue on Monday, but there was a delay in getting it listed due to objections.
The lawyer promised the court would get the reply next week.
Punjab and Haryana High Court questioned UT Administration about Sector 26 mandi relocation delays.
The court noted repeated delays despite prior directions for the relocation.
The Administration's counsel stated a reply was filed but not yet listed due to objections.
The counsel assured the reply would be placed on record next week.
The Sector 26 mandi remains congested and poorly managed.
- Who
- The Punjab and Haryana High Court and the UT Administration.
- What
- Punjab and Haryana High Court questioned UT Administration over delays in relocating the vegetable market from Sector 26 to Sector 39.
- When
- The hearing took place on Tuesday.
- Where
- Punjab and Haryana High Court, concerning the Sector 26 vegetable market in Chandigarh.
- Why
- To address the long-pending relocation and poor management of the Sector 26 market.
- Court
- Punjab and Haryana High Court
- Issue
- Delay in Sector 26 mandi relocation
- Location of Market
- Sector 26 (current), Sector 39 (planned)
- Administration's Reply Filed
- Yes, on Monday, but not yet listed
- Counsel's Assurance
- Reply to be placed on record next week