Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Mohali to Frame Policy on Planters and Racks
The Mohali Municipal Corporation has decided to make a clear rule about putting planters and racks outside houses in new areas of the city.
Right now, people are placing these things wherever they want, which is taking up public space and making roads and sidewalks narrower.
The corporation wants to stop this by creating a policy that everyone must follow.
Mohali Municipal Corporation to create a policy for planters and racks outside houses in new sectors.
Current installations are causing encroachment on public land and reducing road/footpath width.
Decision made during a detailed discussion in the MC House meeting.
Residents are placing structures according to personal convenience, leading to potential traffic and sanitation issues.
Policy aims to regulate installations to prevent future problems.
- Who
- Mohali Municipal Corporation (MC)
- What
- Decision to frame a policy on planters and racks outside houses
- When
- During the MC House meeting
- Where
- GMADA-developed new sectors in Mohali
- Why
- To prevent encroachment on public land and maintain road/footpath width
- Organization
- Mohali Municipal Corporation (MC)
- Issue
- Installation of planters and racks outside houses
- Location
- GMADA-developed new sectors, Mohali
- Problem Identified
- Encroachment on public land and reduced road/footpath width
- Decision
- Formulate a clear policy for such installations