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PUDA Stops City Mall's Illegal Footpath Encroachment in Ludhiana
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 11:31 PM
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Punjab Urban Development Authority halted City Mall's construction after finding the complex encroaching on a public footpath in Ludhiana.
The Punjab Urban Development Authority (PUDA) has ordered a halt to construction activities by City Mall after officials found the commercial complex encroaching on a public footpath in Ludhiana.
The encroachment was identified during a routine inspection, where PUDA engineers observed that the mall’s expansion had extended onto the sidewalk, obstructing pedestrian movement and violating municipal regulations.
PUDA issued a notice to the mall’s management demanding immediate removal of the illegal structures and restoration of the footpath to its original width. The authority also warned that further non‑compliance could lead to penalties or demolition orders.
The incident highlights the challenges of balancing rapid urban growth with the preservation of public spaces in Punjab’s cities.
The encroachment was identified during a routine inspection, where PUDA engineers observed that the mall’s expansion had extended onto the sidewalk, obstructing pedestrian movement and violating municipal regulations.
PUDA issued a notice to the mall’s management demanding immediate removal of the illegal structures and restoration of the footpath to its original width. The authority also warned that further non‑compliance could lead to penalties or demolition orders.
The incident highlights the challenges of balancing rapid urban growth with the preservation of public spaces in Punjab’s cities.