Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Chandigarh Seizes 39 Cars in Manimajra Market Drive
The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh took action in the Manimajra motor market in Sector 13.
They seized 39 cars that were parked illegally, abandoned, under repair, or dumped on public land.
This was done because people had complained about too many cars causing traffic problems and blocking the way.
The authorities said they will keep doing these checks to make sure the area is safe and easy to move around in.
They also warned that if people keep breaking the rules, they will face strict punishment.
The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh impounded 39 vehicles in Manimajra's Sector 13 motor market.
The action was taken due to repeated complaints about traffic congestion, encroachment, and obstruction to vehicular movement.
Vehicles were seized for being illegally parked, abandoned, under repair, or dumped on public land.
The drive was conducted in coordination with concerned departments following established procedures.
Authorities warned that such enforcement drives will continue to improve urban mobility and public order.
- Who
- Municipal Corporation Chandigarh
- What
- Impounded 39 vehicles in Manimajra motor market
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Manimajra, Sector 13 motor market
- Why
- To address traffic congestion, encroachment, and obstruction to vehicular movement
- Location
- Manimajra, Sector 13
- Vehicles Impounded
- 39
- Reason
- Illegal parking, abandonment, under repair, or dumping on public land
- Authorities Involved
- Municipal Corporation Chandigarh
- Complaints Received
- Traffic congestion, encroachment, and obstruction to vehicular movement