Chandigarh, Nov. 25 -- The Chandigarh Estate Office conducted a major demolition drive on Monday at the Chandigarh Club, Sector 1, to remove unauthorised constructions and ensure strict adherence to building regulations. The operation commenced at 6 am and continued till late evening, during which excavators removed over two and a half dozen (around 32) illegal structures.

These structures, including a shed, kitchen, and banquet hall, were spread across an area of 70,000 square feet (about 1.6 acres) of the club premises.

The illegal constructions targeted, mainly a kitchen and banquet hall, were erected by M/s Commando Caterers Pvt Ltd, which had sub-leased a portion of the premises from the club. The temporary structures were razed by...