Summary:
No powers under Punjab Municipal Act have been vested with the MC EO to order a demolition drive. The powers are vested either with the director, local bodies, or district magistrate, to issue demolition orders, directing the EO to comply with them. "Sources said the Act states that adequate time must be given to owners of buildings to remove the constructions and allow them a personal hearing. The petitioners had said they had carried out the construction after their site plan was approved by the authorities. On Monday, the MC had razed nine structures falling within 100 meters of the radius from the boundary wall of the defence installation in Pabhat..