LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) intensified its crackdown on unauthorized development on Tuesday, demolishing 12 construction sites located in illegal colonies in the Gudamba and Kakori areas, covering approximately 43.75 acres.
The enforcement teams from Zones 5 and 3 operated under the direction of LDA Vice-Chairman Prathamesh Kumar.
According to officials, the Zone 5 team dismantled constructions, including boundary walls and site offices, at four illegal plots in Kapasi village of Gudamba. These sites, totaling nearly 12.5 acres, were reportedly being developed by individuals including Manoj Pal, Mohammad Siddiqui, Ramesh Kumar Pal, and Lal Bahadur. The operation was overseen by Zonal Officer Ravi Nandan Singh.
In a separate effort, the Zone 3 team carried out demolitions in the villages of Jaliyamau, Kathingra, Fatehganj, and Nathora in Kakori, targeting eight illegal plots spanning about 31.25 acres. This operation was led by Zonal Officer Devansh Trivedi.
Trivedi stated that the authority will maintain rigorous enforcement against unauthorized plotting and construction throughout the city and urged potential buyers to verify the legal status of land prior to any purchase.
