Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Panvel Civic Drive Removes Encroachments From Market Yard
Panvel officials cleared some public space in the Market Yard.
They said unauthorized stalls and handcarts were blocking people and vehicles.
Officials seized seven handcarts and removed five more.
The action was carried out by the Panvel Municipal Corporation.
Several civic workers and security teams took part.
The operation was directed by Municipal Commissioner Mangesh Chitale.
Dr Rupali Mane supervised the drive.
Officials said such actions can help keep public areas safer and easier to use.
Panvel Municipal Corporation conducted an anti-encroachment drive in the Market Yard area.
Officials seized seven handcarts and removed five additional handcarts.
The civic body said the encroachments obstructed vehicle and pedestrian movement.
The operation was directed by Municipal Commissioner Mangesh Chitale and supervised by Dr Rupali Mane.
Civic staff, security personnel and the anti-encroachment squad participated in the operation.
- Who
- The Panvel Municipal Corporation, Ward Committee ‘D’, civic staff and security personnel carried out the operation.
- What
- Officials seized seven handcarts and dismantled and removed five others during an anti-encroachment drive.
- When
- The article is dated September 1, 2026, and describes the operation as taking place on Monday.
- Where
- Market Yard in Panvel.
- Why
- The civic body said unauthorized businesses and handcarts were obstructing traffic and pedestrian movement and creating safety concerns.
- Civic body
- Panvel Municipal Corporation
- Location
- Market Yard, Panvel
- Handcarts seized
- Seven
- Handcarts removed
- Five additional handcarts
- Authorizing official
- Municipal Commissioner Mangesh Chitale
- Operation supervisor
- Assistant Commissioner and Ward Officer Dr Rupali Mane
- Operation leader
- Acting Superintendent Rajesh Dongre