Tag: Illegal buildings in Kolkata

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West Bengal CM: Don’t Rush to Demolish Illegal Buildings

KOLKATA: Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has urged the Kolkata Municipal Corporation’s buildings department to avoid rushing into demolitions without prior notification, allowing those affected adequate time to defend their cases. During an interactive session with various municipal officials on Saturday evening, Adhikari underscored the need for careful consideration when addressing illegal constructions in the city. The Chief Minister advised KMC’s senior buildings officials to approach the demolition of structures inhabited by economically disadvantaged individuals cautiously, particularly where residents have purchased flats or built homes that do not significantly breach KMC regulations. Adhikari expressed his concerns in a meeting after the…

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Kolkata sets May 27 deadline for illegal building hearings

KOLKATA: The KMC has set a deadline of May 27 for those who received new illegal building notices in the last 24 hours. On Sunday, six under-construction buildings faced demolition, while several structures in Tiljala, Beleghata, and Kasba were declared illegal and received KMC hearing notices. Some of these notices were issued to buildings already occupied by residents. Residents of Elite Primo on G J Khan Road in Tiljala protested, claiming the developer misled them about the properties’ legality. Five buildings, including a restaurant in Beleghata, received similar notices. The Tiljala-Topsia area falls within the ‘Red Zone’ for alleged illegal…

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West Bengal Minister Urges Civic Bodies to List Illegal Buildings

KOLKATA: Following the tragic Tiljala factory fire that resulted in two fatalities last week, the urban development and municipal affairs department has mandated the KMC, all municipal corporations, and municipalities to adhere strictly to legal regulations concerning unauthorized constructions. Municipal Affairs Minister Agnimitra Paul stated, “I have instructed my department to communicate with all municipal areas where illegal structures are present. We are sending letters to civic bodies requesting information on the number of such structures, the reasons for their construction, and the measures taken to prevent further unauthorized buildings.” The department has tasked local authorities with compiling a report…