MANGALURU: The Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) is intensifying efforts against illegal constructions that violate city regulations. City officials confirmed that demolition activities will persist to eliminate unauthorized buildings. One such structure was reportedly erected in Alape village, breaching the approved building plan by converting ground-floor parking into living space. To uphold public interest and enforce compliance, a demolition was executed on Monday following an order from MCC Commissioner Ravichandra Naik.
According to the commissioner, the owner of the property in Alape contravened the approved plans and illegally constructed within designated parking areas. The assistant town planning officer reported that the owner failed to comply with MCC directives to rectify the violations.
The commissioner affirmed that the corporation will maintain its commitment to address unauthorized constructions, prioritizing the city’s welfare for future actions.
ADPO Guruprasad elaborated that the demolition was in the public’s interest and in accordance with the MCC commissioner’s orders. The building had been constructed improperly by altering the ground-floor ramp and reducing the front road height. A notice under Section 321 of the KMC Act, 1976, was issued, and an investigation was conducted in the presence of complainants and respondents before issuing the demolition order.
The operation was executed successfully with collaboration from the MCC’s engineering and town planning departments, Mescom, and local police. They noted that similar enforcement actions had occurred previously against illegal constructions.
Officials mentioned that some building owners have formally contested the MCC’s orders in court, meaning the city corporation will delay further demolition until a judicial ruling is reached.
