JAIPUR: A significant demolition operation took place on Friday, targeting 20 buildings near a mosque in Chomu town. The local self-governance department plans to issue recovery notices to the owners of these demolished structures to cover the costs incurred during the demolition. This action was prompted by allegations of the owners’ involvement in stone-pelting incidents on the night of December 25-26.
A senior official from the local self-governance department stated on Saturday, “Typically, recovery notices are issued by the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) and the Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) in such cases. This process ensures that errant owners are responsible for reimbursements related to the demolition of their properties.”
In response to the violence on December 25-26, the Chomu Nagar Palika has issued notices against the owners of 20 buildings. Additionally, notices were sent to three other buildings for being constructed without the required documentation. These buildings have been sealed, and further actions will be taken if the owners do not apply for land conversion within the specified time frame.
Officials from Chomu Nagar Palika mentioned that if recovery notices are sent by the government, it will mark a first for this area under the civic body, located approximately 35 km from Jaipur.
“This is the first instance where the civic body initiated a large-scale demolition. Previously, we have conducted several drives against encroachments, but never have we demolished portions of 20 buildings simultaneously,” stated Sandeep Singh Kaviya, the health inspector of Chomu Nagar Palika, who was responsible for the enforcement action on Friday.
