Chandigarh, Nov. 12 -- Taking suo motu cognisance of the Hindustan Times report, 'Centuries of heritage, daily civic chaos', published on November 11, the Punjab State and Chandigarh (UT) Human Rights Commission has sought reports from the UT administration and the municipal corporation on the civic issues plaguing Manimajra.

The report highlighted how Manimajra and its densely populated neighbourhoods, including Pipliwala town, Shanti Nagar and parts of the old township, continue to grapple with inadequate civic infrastructure despite the area's rich heritage and historical significance.

Residents had flagged several concerns, including dangerously low-hanging electricity wires, garbage piling up along roadsides and waterlogging during...