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In a major enforcement action, the Estate Office, Chandigarh Administration, today carried out a demolition drive at Elante Mall, Plot No. 178-178A, Industrial Area, Phase I, Chandigarh (Property IND–150) to remove unauthorized constructions and restore compliance with the sanctioned building plans.
(MOREPIC1) During the physical inspection conducted on August 8, 2025, multiple violations were detected on the site, made without prior approval of the competent authority. Accordingly, a show cause notice was issued to the lessee, and after providing proper and sufficient opportunity of hearing, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (East), exercising the powers of Estate Officer, passed the demolition orders. Consequently, the demolition and sealing operation was scheduled and executed on November 2, 2025, in accordance with the approved directions.
(SUBHEAD)Major violations observed against the approved building completion plan included:
*Conversion of approximately 22,000 sq. ft. area of parking into landscaping/greenery.
*Operation of an open café/restaurant with a temporary shed and seating arrangement on the right-hand side of Hyatt Regency without approval (Area: 3,000 sq. ft.).
*Running of non-sanctioned activities such as Staff Mess, Washrooms, and a Day Care Centre in the basement (Area: 3,000 sq. ft.).
Other violations include the following
*Provision of IRC fabric with iron frame support for storage on the right-hand side of the retail mall (Area: 500 sq. ft.).
*Unauthorized elevation and temporary iron structure erected on the rear side of Hyatt Regency near the Anita Dongre shop (Area: 850 sq. ft.).
*Temporary shed with tensile fabric installed at the valet parking entry (Area: 550 sq. ft.).
*Change in internal planning of Hyatt Regency by converting a portion into a shop/store under the name Anita Dongre on the rear side (Area: 1,800 sq. ft.).
*Misuse of parking area P21 on the rear side of Hyatt Regency as a storage facility with a temporary shed and brick wall (Area: 3,500 sq. ft.).
*Installation of a Hamleys slide connecting the 3rd and 2nd floors without prior approval (Area: 40 sq. ft.).
* Provision of temporary wooden storage in Basement 2 against completion plan (Area: 300 sq. ft.).
The Estate Office emphasized that all constructions and modifications on leasehold or freehold properties must strictly conform to the approved building plans and the provisions of the Capital of Punjab (Development & Regulation) Act, 1952, and the Chandigarh Estate Rules, 2007. Unauthorized alterations not only violate planning norms but also compromise public safety and the architectural discipline of the city.
During the demolition drive, illegal structures and temporary installations were dismantled to restore the premises to its sanctioned layout.
The Chandigarh Administration reiterated its commitment to maintaining the planned development of the city and stated that strict action, including demolition and resumption proceedings, will continue to be taken against any unauthorized constructions or misuse of sites in the Union Territory.
