Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, November 12, 2026:- Newly appointed Deputy Commissioner of Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Aditya Dachalwal, while interacting with journalists for the first time after assuming office, said that Mohali is the gateway to Punjab and special priority would be given to developing the district as a new model of development for the state.
Thanking the Punjab Government, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Chief Secretary K.A.P. Sinha for giving him the opportunity to serve a leading district like SAS Nagar, he said that Mohali is rapidly emerging in various sectors, including IT, education and healthcare. Good initiatives implemented here can serve as a guiding example for the entire state.
The Deputy Commissioner said that conducting the Census was among his key priorities for the district. He informed that the self-enumeration process would continue from November 16 to 30, followed by door-to-door Census operations by teams from December 1. He appealed to Resident Welfare Associations, societies and neighbourhood committees to cooperate with the administration in this important exercise and ensure maximum public participation.
Giving details about the Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls, he said that the process had also commenced and would continue until December 11. He specifically urged young people eligible to register as first-time voters and citizens aged 18 years or above, with January 1, 2027, as the qualifying date, to check their names in the electoral rolls. He said that following the publication of the draft electoral rolls today, claims and objections could be submitted until December 11. After their disposal, the final electoral rolls would be published on January 4, 2027. He added that applications for voter registration could also be submitted online through Form No. 6. People should also verify their names, the accuracy of their details and check for any omissions or duplicate entries.
He said that the Punjab Government's campaign, 'Yudh Nashean Virudh' (War Against Drugs), would be further intensified in the district. The District Administration would work with full commitment and active involvement to eradicate drugs, while ensuring public participation in the campaign.
Regarding complaints that builders in Mohali were failing to hand over flats on time despite receiving payments, he said that this was an important issue concerning the district. He would first examine all aspects of the problem and ascertain the reasons for delays in handing over possession and failure by builders to deliver flats as promised. Appropriate steps would be taken thereafter to resolve the issue.
Responding to media questions about fraud and illegal activities by unauthorised immigration companies, he said that the matter would also be examined seriously and necessary action would be ensured to protect public interests.
Referring to his previous administrative experience as Municipal Commissioners in Ludhiana and Patiala, Mr Dachalwal announced a strict policy against haphazard urban development, illegal constructions and encroachments. Referring to preliminary discussions with the Additional Deputy Commissioner (Urban Development), he said that no construction would be allowed without approved maps and building plans. Strict action, including sealing and demolition, would be taken against violations that obstruct public spaces and aggravate traffic problems.
Responding to media questions about traffic congestion in Zirakpur, Kharar, Landran and around schools during peak morning and evening hours, he said that he would personally inspect the major roads of the district during the coming week. In coordination with the Senior Superintendent of Police and Punjab road safety experts, practical solutions would be explored to streamline traffic. Measures such as one-way traffic systems, restrictions on the movement of heavy vehicles and alternative routes would be considered.
Speaking about advance planning to address waterlogging at various places in the district during the monsoon, he stressed that the concerned departments would be directed to make the necessary arrangements in time. Instead of waiting until the onset of the rainy season and making last-minute arrangements, concrete preventive measures would be ensured in advance.
Expressing his commitment to better coordination between the Police and Civil Administration for public safety, he said that the district police was already vigilant regarding incidents of extortion threats and firing. He said that 95 per cent of such phone calls turned out to be fake, and necessary legal action was ensured against the culprits. The Deputy Commissioner appealed to people to immediately inform the District Administration or Police about any threatening call, message or suspicious activity and not to attempt to handle such matters at a personal level.
Reiterating his commitment to transparent and people-oriented administration, Mr Dachalwal announced that his office would remain open to the public on all working days. People would not need prior appointments or any middlemen to meet him.
He also urged people to contact him directly through the official contact numbers available on the District Administration's website. He said that accountability of departmental officers would be fixed and their performance would be assessed on the basis of tangible results at the grassroots level rather than merely the disposal of files.
During the interaction, the Deputy Commissioner appealed to district residents to actively partner with the District Administration in keeping Mohali clean, safe and well-organised. He said that only through joint efforts by citizens and the administration could the goal of improving public amenities, enhancing public services and further strengthening Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar as a model district of Punjab be achieved.
Thanking the journalists for their interaction, the Deputy Commissioner said that media cooperation was extremely important for the development of the district and resolution of public grievances. He said that the District Administration would work with full commitment to meet the expectations of the people.
