Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, August 10

A tense situation developed when a team of MC officials from all zones went to remove encroachments, in the shape of ramps and other structures, outside some houses at Upkar Nagar on Tuesday.

Raising questions and opposing the drive, some of the area residents blamed the civic body for ignoring alleged violations at a hotel building in the street. They alleged that the hotel belonged to a councillor, so the civic body failed to take any action in this regard.

Meanwhile, the MC staff could remove encroachments outside four to five houses only. After residents’ opposition, the staff also removed an illegal structure outside the hotel.

Municipal Town Planner SS Bindra said they took action against the violations as per the directions of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. They would inform the court about the action taken today. As per the information, the hotel owner had paid composition fee earlier. If any complaint was received, they would inspect the building again, he added.