Ludhiana, Sept. 25 -- Taking cognisance of alleged non-compliance with its repeated directions regarding the "poor" condition of a ground, the Punjab State Human Rights Commission, Chandigarh, has issued a show-cause notice to the chief administrator of the Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (GLADA), asking him to appear personally and explain the reasons behind the non-compliance. The next hearing is scheduled for November 20.

Social activist Arvind Sharma had filed a complaint before the commission last year regarding the "poor and unhygienic" condition of the GLADA ground near Vardhman, where fairs and other public activities are held. The complaint highlighted ash, waste and other unhygienic material spread across the site, ...