- Take strict action against illegal colonizers: Mann to officers
- Bill to check mushrooming of illegal colonies to tabled in Vidhan Sabha: CM
The News Freedom
Chandigarh, February 7
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann directed state officials on Wednesday to draft legislation aimed at cracking down on illegal colonizers to curb the proliferation of unauthorized colonies in the state. Chairing a meeting following the recent decision to eliminate the requirement of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for land and property registration, the Chief Minister underscored that this move was intended to streamline processes for the public’s benefit. However, he emphasized the necessity of a stringent legal framework to tackle illegal colonizers.
Mann urged officials to prepare the draft legislation before the upcoming session of the state assembly for timely approval. He condemned illegal colonizers for deceiving people with promises of idyllic settings and selling them plots in unapproved colonies, leading residents to struggle for basic amenities. The Chief Minister denounced such practices, emphasizing the financial exploitation of residents by illegal colonizers, who evade legal scrutiny.
Asserting a zero-tolerance stance, Mann pledged rigorous enforcement against colonizers selling plots before obtaining proper approvals. He affirmed the government’s commitment to preventing the proliferation of illegal colonies, vowing severe repercussions for offenders. Mann emphasized the need for stringent laws as a deterrent to curb the development of illegal colonies in the state.
Highlights
- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has instructed state officials to draft legislation targeting illegal colonizers to curb the growth of unauthorized colonies.
- This directive comes after the recent decision to eliminate the need for a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for land and property registration, aimed at facilitating public processes.
- Mann stressed the importance of a robust legal framework to address the issue of illegal colonizers effectively.
- He urged officials to prepare the draft legislation before the next session of the state assembly for timely approval.
- Mann criticized illegal colonizers for deceiving people with false promises and selling plots in unapproved colonies, leaving residents struggling for basic amenities.
- The Chief Minister condemned the financial exploitation of residents by illegal colonizers who operate outside legal bounds.
- Mann emphasized a zero-tolerance policy and pledged strict enforcement against colonizers selling plots without proper approvals.
- He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to preventing the proliferation of illegal colonies and promised severe consequences for offenders.
- Mann highlighted the need for stringent laws as a deterrent to discourage the development of illegal colonies in the state.