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Indore Cancels Licenses of Five Consultants for Permit Fraud

INDORE: The Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) has escalated its efforts against the abuse of its automated ‘deemed approval’ system for building permits, resulting in the cancellation of licenses for five consultants and engineers. This decision, led by IMC Commissioner Kshitij Singhal and Additional Commissioner Prakhar Singh, came after a probe into the issuance of online building permits. The system, intended to automatically approve plans for smaller structures within 24 hours without manual checks, was manipulated by applicants to evade necessary fees and reduce future property tax responsibilities. A review of 300 online building permissions over a two-month period surfaced evidence…

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Indore Dismantles Illegal Encroachments and Unsafe Structures

Representative image INDORE: The Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) carried out demolition operations at two sites in the city on Tuesday, focusing on unauthorized encroachments on public land and unsafe structures. Responding to public complaints about encroachment on a municipal garden, an IMC team, supported by police, removed illegal structures in the Chhota Bangarda area under IMC Zone 16. According to removal officer Ankesh Birthariya, the garden has now been cleared of these unauthorized constructions. The removal team also conducted a second operation in the Chhoti Gwaltoli area, where they demolished two rooms and an overhanging balcony from a deteriorating residential…

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Indore Issues Notices to 47 for Building Permit Fraud

INDORE: The Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) has issued notices to 47 property owners and licensed consultants for tampering with building permissions in order to evade appropriate fees and minimize future property tax obligations. This action follows a thorough examination of 300 online building permissions approved over the past two months. The discrepancies were identified within the civic body’s automated ‘deemed approval’ system, which was designed to approve building plans for smaller structures promptly, without manual intervention from municipal officials. Allegedly, applicants manipulated data to underpay building permission fees by Rs 8,000 to Rs 10,000. Prakhar Singh, the additional commissioner of…

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Eight Indore Commercial Units Sealed for Fire Violations

INDORE: The Indore Municipal Corporation sealed eight commercial establishments on Saturday for non-compliance with mandatory fire safety standards. This action is part of a comprehensive inspection drive targeting commercial, institutional, and high-rise buildings throughout all municipal zones. During these inspections, officials assessed fire safety measures, including extinguishers, fire alarm systems, and hydrant networks. Establishments operating without the necessary fire safety equipment or using non-functional systems received notices detailing the required corrective measures. The civic body commenced sealing operations after these establishments failed to install or repair the required firefighting equipment within the designated timeframe. “Building operators are entirely responsible for…

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Indore Demolishes 16 Illegal Row Houses in Crackdown

Representative image INDORE: On Monday, the Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) demolished 16 illegal row houses in the Anjani Nagar and Jagdish Nagar areas. This action is part of an ongoing effort to curb the expansion of unauthorized settlements. The operation was concentrated in Zone 4. In Anjani Nagar, four row houses, illegally built near a drain, were fully demolished. In Jagdish Nagar, located in the Banganga area, 12 row houses were targeted. It was reported that six of these were close to completion, while the other six were still under construction. The civic body also tore down roads and drainage…

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Indore’s 450 Illegal Colony Legalization Faces Roadblock

INDORE: The hopes of residents in over 450 unauthorized colonies have been dashed as various government departments have raised objections to their regularization. Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) has already legalized more than 200 colonies in previous phases, but the remaining cases face challenges due to complex land-use disputes and missing no-objection certificates (NOCs). As per IMC’s additional commissioner, Manoj Pathak, the regularization process has encountered obstacles after public notices were published for the remaining colonies. Objections have been raised by departments including Nazul, IDA, T&CP, and the Housing Board. ACS Sanjay Dubey elaborated that the current legalization policy is mainly…

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Indore Gives 100 Buildings 48-Hour Fire Safety Ultimatum

INDIORE: The Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) and district administration are stepping up their efforts against fire safety violations, placing around 100 commercial buildings (G+3) under scrutiny. Officials have issued an urgent warning, giving building owners until April 8 to install mandatory fire safety equipment or risk immediate sealing and further legal actions. This initiative follows an extensive survey conducted by building officers and inspectors in high-traffic areas throughout all zones. Out of 337 inspected buildings, the survey uncovered significant deficiencies: 87 buildings lacked any fire safety equipment, while 19 had installed systems that were non-functional. A total of 67 notices…

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Indore: 140 Houses Demolished in Malviya Nagar for Roads

INDORE: The Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) has demolished portions of 140 houses on Street Number 2 in Malviya Nagar to facilitate road widening as part of the Master Plan. This extensive operation aims to remove obstacles for the MR-9 to LIG Link Road, which will function as a parallel route to Ring Road and AB Road between C21 Mall and LIG Square. The IMC deployed five earth movers and five excavators during this operation, successfully clearing the area needed for a 60-foot (18-meter) wide road. While some residents voiced their distress, others recognized the necessity of the broader road, confirming…

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Indore: Parts of 11 Homes Demolished in Guru Govind Colony

Representative image INDORE: The Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) demolished 11 structures located between Khade Ganesh Mandir and Nandbagh Colony in the Guru Govind Colony area on Monday to facilitate road widening under the Master Plan. This operation involved taking down the front sections of 11 homes that were obstructing the road construction project. To ensure a thorough job, the removal team used three earth movers and three hydraulic excavators to dismantle the encroachments. The road work, which had been in progress for an extended period, encountered delays due to obstructions from 8 to 10-foot sections of the houses encroaching on…

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Indore Property Survey Controversy: Mayor Halts Drive for SOP

INDORE: A significant controversy arose over the Indore Municipal Corporation’s (IMC) ward-wise property tax survey late Saturday evening, leading to a standoff at the Bhanwarkuan police station and multiple FIRs. The situation prompted political intervention, with cabinet minister Kailash Vijayvargiya calling for an emergency meeting. The conflict began in Ward 74, where IMC mobilized staff from 22 zones for a property tax assessment. On Saturday, an altercation occurred between area revenue officer (ARO) Shailendra Singh and local politician Sunil Hardia (the husband of a corporator) along with his son. This led to a confrontation at the Bhanwarkuan police station. An…