Chandigarh 25.6.24 -  Today, a delegation from the Furniture Market situated in Sector-53 met Deputy Commissioner Shri Vinay Pratap Singh in his office in response to the notices issued to them for removal of Furniture Market from government acquired land by 28th June. TheDeputy Commissioner heard their issues and asked them to file their individual replies to Land Acquisition Officer before 28th June, failing which demolition will be proceeded with ex-parte. The delegation requested to offer them opportunity to buy shops in upcoming Bulk Material Market on open auction and till the auction is conducted, they offered to pay rent of the area encroached upon by them, as assessed by Administration. The Deputy Commissioner clarified that it is government acquired land, Administration is absolute owner of this land at village Badheri and Furniture Market is in nature of encroachment on government land. Deputy Commissioner also confirmed that their individual replies will be examined on merits and decision would be taken by Administration after due consideration of legal position. Deputy Commissioner further declared that this meeting is being done only to understand their views on this issue and no decision regarding either rehabilitation or charging of rent can be taken as of now till their individual replies are received by Administration and duly examined as per rules, fact of the case & legal position. Land Acquisition Officer, Sub Divisional Magistrate, South and SDPO South attended the meeting.