Mohali, Nov. 30 -- Two days after their demolition drive in Phase 4 was halted due to protests by area residents, the municipal corporation (MC) and the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) have announced that a joint anti-encroachment campaign in residential and market areas will begin on December 1.

Authorities have already issued final public notices, giving encroachers three days to remove the illegal structures on their own. If they fail to do so, officials will carry out the removals and recover the charges from the violators.

A senior civic officer said the joint operation will begin in Phase 4, followed by Phase 5 and Phase 6. The encroachments primarily include grilles and corner fencing installed by residents on b...