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High Court Presses Chandigarh UT for Long-Term Fix at Sector 26 Mandi, Sets Oct 13 Review

With the Sector 39 shift frozen by a Supreme Court stay, the bench questioned why basic upkeep follows only judicial prodding.

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The court asserted that the proceedings before the Supreme Court did not stop the administration from performing its duty to maintain hygiene and accessibility. (HT Photo for representation)

Overview

  • The division bench of Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sanjiv Berry said photos filed by the UT showed activity but left core issues unresolved and sought a detailed plan on repairs, buyer access and parking.
  • The court directed an additional affidavit outlining long-term measures, asked why civic functions occur only after intervention, and kept the PIL pending to October 13 for compliance.
  • UT counsel reported an August 20 anti-encroachment drive, daily supervision to prevent re-encroachment, sanitation after morning auctions, designated entry and exit points, regulated truck movement and segregated parking, with open drains using GI pipes proposed.
  • The Sector 26 vendors’ association argued licensed traders were being targeted while unauthorised sellers remained, and said members were willing to pay a daily market fee, noting related litigation is pending.
  • On-the-ground reporting after Wednesday’s rebuke found no visible improvement on Thursday, with filth and slush persisting as the long-planned relocation to Sector 39 remains stalled by the April 2025 stay on e-auctions.