Chandigarh, July 3 -- The Chandigarh administration on Wednesday razed 10 illegal structures in Manimajra to reclaim 1.5 acres of government land covered by encroachments since 1998.

The operation was conducted under the supervision of the sub-divisional magistrate (East), in coordination with local police authorities to maintain law and order throughout the drive.

The land in question, measuring approximately 38 acres, had been legally acquired by the UT administration in 1998 for public purposes. However, over the years, nearly 1.5 acres of this land was encroached upon, with unauthorised structures constructed in violation of applicable laws and norms.

Following due process, which included the issuance of statutory notices and provi...