The South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) has cracked down on 259 illegal constructions. The corporation started a campaign against illegal and unauthourised constructions after Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal had asked the civic bodies to take strict action against unscrupulous builders.  

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The Building Department-South Zone demolished four illegal constructions in Katwaria Sarai and Ghitorni among others.

Since June 2017, the Building Department, South Zone has torn down or sealed 259 buildings in areas including Chhattarpur, Khirki Ext, Kishangarh, Malviya Nagar, Ghitorni Rajpur Khurd, Sainik Farms, Shahpur Jat, Vasant Kunj, Khanpur, Munirka, Green Park Main, and so on.

“It was observed that builders had developed a strong tendency to swindle innocent buyers by tempting them with  more habitable built-up area and utilisable space in their flats, without telling them that the building plans had not been sanctioned, or informing them about the actual status of the unauthorised property,” said a senior official.

The civic body is creating awareness among residents and buyers about the issue.

The process of procuring sanction has been simplified.  The number of enclosures with application has been reduced.

TEARING IT DOWN

  • The demolition drive undertaken by the Corporation follows Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal’s orders  
  • Kishangarh, Malviya Nagar, Sainik Farms, Shahpur Jat, Vasant Kunj, Khanpur, Munirka affected by action