For the first time, the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) has made officials responsible for illegal construction in flats constructed by the board.
Sources said more than 40 officials and employees had been directed to check violations and illegal construction in the areas assigned to them.
The officials have been directed to submit a weekly report to the board that no illegal construction is made in their area. An official said if any illegal construction was found at a later stage, action would be taken against the officials concerned.