Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Mohali residents protest civic body actions
In Mohali, the local government tried to remove illegal buildings in Phase 4, but the people living there got very upset and protested.
They said the government was being unfair and didn't have the right to do this.
The government said they were following the court's orders.
The people even went to court to stop the government, and the government team had to leave because the people were so upset.
The court will decide what to do next on December 8.
Meanwhile, the leaders of several nearby villages also said they don't want their villages to be merged with the city government.
They said they can manage their own development and don't want the city government to take over.
They even wrote a letter to their local representative to protest this decision.
Municipal Corporation and GMADA initiated an encroachment drive in Mohali's Phase 4, sparking protests from residents.
Residents claimed the drive was arbitrary and filed a petition in the Mohali court, leading to a halt in the demolition work.
The court summoned the GMADA, Municipal Corporation, and police, with the next hearing scheduled for December 8.
Residents alleged that the municipal body targeted a specific house out of personal vendetta, while the Municipal Commissioner denied these claims.
Sarpanchs of several panchayats submitted a memorandum opposing the merger of their villages with the Mohali Municipal Corporation, stating they can manage development works efficiently.
- Who
- Residents of Mohali's Phase 4, Municipal Corporation, GMADA, Municipal Commissioner Parminder Pal Singh, Advocate Pritpal Singh Bassi, Sarpanchs of several panchayats, MLA Kulwant Singh, Councillor Sarabjit Singh Samana
- What
- Encroachment drive halted due to protests from residents; sarpanchs submit memorandum against village merger with MC
- When
- Monday and Tuesday (specific dates not mentioned)
- Where
- Mohali, Phase 4 and surrounding panchayats
- Why
- Residents protested against what they called an arbitrary and illegal action by the civic bodies, leading to the halt of the encroachment drive. Sarpanchs oppose the merger of their villages with the Mohali Municipal Corporation.
Residents and Sarpanchs
Municipal Corporation and GMADA
Encroachment Drive
Residents and Sarpanchs
Residents claim the drive was arbitrary and targeted a specific house out of personal vendetta.
Municipal Corporation and GMADA
The Municipal Commissioner stated the action was in accordance with the High Court's directions.
Village Merger
Residents and Sarpanchs
Sarpanchs oppose the merger of their villages with the Mohali Municipal Corporation, stating they can manage development works efficiently.
Municipal Corporation and GMADA
The government issued a notification to include 15 panchayats within the Mohali Municipal Corporation.
- Location
- Mohali, Phase 4 and surrounding panchayats
- Date
- Monday and Tuesday (specific dates not mentioned)
- Key Figures
- Municipal Commissioner Parminder Pal Singh, Advocate Pritpal Singh Bassi, Sarpanch Gursewak Singh, MLA Kulwant Singh, Councillor Sarabjit Singh Samana
- Court Hearing
- December 8 (next hearing)
- High Court Plea
- December 2 (next hearing)
