Chandigarh, Jan. 19 -- Chandigarh Deputy Commissioner Nishant Yadav on Monday said the Union Territory has been declared a slum-free city, with the administration now focusing on preventing fresh encroachments and addressing smaller violations across public spaces. He said sector-wise accountability has been fixed to ensure sustained enforcement.

"We have declared Chandigarh a slum-free city. Now, our action is ongoing against the smaller encroachments, whether they are in vending zones, on the sides of roads, or in green belts," Yadav said. He added that sector-wise officers have been assigned responsibilities and directed to submit affidavits every fortnight confirming that no new encroachment has occurred in their jurisdictions.

"Our...