Owners Welfare Association, Sector 7, seeks urgent administrative action over mounting civic concerns in Panchkula
Babushahi Bureau
Panchkula (Haryana), February 24, 2026: The Owners Welfare Association (OWA), Sector 7 has raised serious concerns over deteriorating civic infrastructure and public safety issues in the area, urging immediate and coordinated intervention from the authorities.
Representing 35 life members and more than 200 associate members, the association highlighted that Sector 7 — strategically located at the tri-junction of Panchkula, Chandigarh and Manimajra — requires urgent attention due to its sensitive and high-traffic positioning. The association stated that persistent civic deficiencies are adversely affecting sanitation standards, public safety, and overall infrastructure stability in the locality.
In a press briefing, OWA President Col (Retd) Sandeep Bhanot emphasized that irregular waste collection and inadequate sanitation measures have led to overflowing garbage bins and unhygienic surroundings. He stressed the need for daily mechanized cleaning, strict enforcement of anti-littering norms, and a robust monitoring mechanism to restore cleanliness.
Security concerns were also flagged, particularly along the open nallah boundary, which allegedly increases the risk of unauthorized entry and petty crime. The association has demanded completion of perimeter fencing, installation of security grills, round-the-clock CCTV surveillance, enhanced police patrolling, and proper verification of street vendors.
The growing menace of stray dogs and monkeys has further heightened safety risks, especially for children and senior citizens. OWA has called for immediate sterilization drives, scientific population control measures, and safe relocation initiatives.
Residents have also expressed dissatisfaction over damaged roads, absence of adequate speed breakers, and unsafe pedestrian pathways, which they claim are contributing to frequent accidents. In addition, tangled overhead electrical and communication cables have been cited as potential hazards requiring urgent underground routing or systematic restructuring.
Encroachments in the Sector 7 market, a stalled community centre project, overloaded transformers, erratic water supply, clogged drains, and delays in utility billing were among other pressing concerns raised during the briefing. The association has sought a clear project roadmap for the community centre with assured completion within six months, alongside infrastructure upgrades and digitization of essential services.
Particular concern was also expressed over the location of the existing garbage collection point near residential areas and schools, which residents believe poses health risks. The association has demanded its relocation to a designated site with proper waste segregation and composting facilities.
Reiterating its commitment to constructive cooperation, the OWA has requested a joint meeting with concerned municipal departments and the police within two weeks. The association has further urged authorities to publicly announce a time-bound action plan to address the escalating issues.
“We are committed to working collaboratively for a cleaner, safer, and better-planned Sector 7,” said Col (Retd) Bhanot, adding that residents are hopeful for swift and decisive action from the administration.