MOHALI: The Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) has identified 154 unauthorized constructions within its jurisdiction and has submitted a detailed action report to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) as per the tribunal’s directives.
In an affidavit, GMADA’s additional chief administrator, Amarinder Singh Malhi, informed the tribunal about extensive illegal construction activities detected in villages along the Chandigarh boundary, including Mirjapur, Jayanti Majri, Bharonjian, Karoran, and Seonk, which fall under the Regulatory Branch’s purview.
Since 2023, GMADA has issued 62 show-cause notices and initiated action against offenders, with another 92 notices served after September 15, 2025, for newly identified cases. Action was taken under the Punjab Regional and Town Planning and Development Act, 1995, the Punjab Apartment and Property Regulation Act, 1995, and the Punjab New Capital Periphery Control Act, 1952.
The affidavit includes photographs of demolished structures along with detailed enforcement actions. GMADA stated that the notices were based on field reports and local inquiries to confirm the identities of violators.
GMADA assured the NGT of its ongoing monitoring and strict enforcement actions against illegal constructions to ensure regulated development.
The tribunal is anticipated to review the report and issue further directives in the upcoming hearing.
