Archive · 19 Sep 2025
High Court Presses Chandigarh on Sector 26 Market Cleanup
The High Court is making the Chandigarh government clean up the Sector 26 market.
The market has problems like trash and broken areas.
The court is asking why the government only acts when told.
The government says they are cleaning and fixing things now.
But some vendors are unhappy and say they're being treated unfairly.
The court wants a detailed plan to fix the market by October.
High Court criticizes Chandigarh administration over Sector 26 market condition.
The court noted that civic action seems to occur only after judicial intervention.
Administration directed to submit a plan for long-term improvements, including repairs and parking solutions.
Market vendors association claims unfair treatment during recent cleanup drives.
Court adjourned the case until October 13, requiring administration to prove its commitments.
- Who
- Chandigarh Administration, High Court, Market Vendors Association
- What
- Addressing poor conditions and maintenance issues at Sector 26 market.
- When
- Ongoing, with court hearings and inspections.
- Where
- Sector 26 Market, Chandigarh
- Why
- Due to complaints and a PIL regarding market conditions.
Chandigarh Administration
Sector 26 Market Vendors Association
Cleanup Actions
Chandigarh Administration
Undertaking cleaning, anti-encroachment drives, and implementing new management regulations.
Sector 26 Market Vendors Association
Claiming unfair targeting and displacement of licensed vendors during the cleanup.
- Location
- Sector 26 Market, Chandigarh
- Issue
- Poor maintenance, encroachment, and sanitation concerns
- Legal Action
- High Court intervention and PIL
- Court Directive
- File additional affidavit with long-term cleanup plans
- Next Hearing
- October 13
