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Crime
JCB Operates on Illegal Structure in Mohali; Authorities Issue Stern Warning
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 24 Oct 2026, 02:31 AM
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Municipal officials in Mohali observed a JCB working on an unauthorised building and issued a strict warning to the contractors involved.
Mohali municipal authorities reported that a JCB machine was seen operating on a structure that had not received the required construction approvals. The activity was flagged as illegal under the city's building regulations. Officials approached the site, identified the contractors responsible, and issued a formal warning, stating that any further violation would attract punitive action. The warning underscores the administration's intent to enforce compliance and curb unauthorised construction in the region. No arrests or fines were reported at the time of the notice.
The city administration has reiterated its commitment to regular inspections and strict enforcement of building codes to ensure safety and order in urban development. Contractors have been advised to submit the necessary permits before commencing any further work.
Local residents were informed about the incident through a public notice, and the municipal office has opened a channel for reporting similar violations.
The city administration has reiterated its commitment to regular inspections and strict enforcement of building codes to ensure safety and order in urban development. Contractors have been advised to submit the necessary permits before commencing any further work.
Local residents were informed about the incident through a public notice, and the municipal office has opened a channel for reporting similar violations.