Chandigarh, May 26 -- The sub divisional magistrate (SDM central) has ordered demolition of an unauthorised liquor shop in Kaimbwala village in compliance with the orders by the Punjab and Haryana high court.

The liquor shop was constructed on agricultural land in the periphery area of Kaimbwala village, which is declared as a controlled area. This construction contravenes various sections of the Punjab New Capital (Periphery) Control Act, 1952.

A notice was issued on May 6, allowing the violator to present their case on May 15 but despite multiple opportunities, no satisfactory reply was submitted. During the hearing, it was contended by the naib tehsildar (periphery) that the structure is unauthorised, falling within the Sukhna Catchm...