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Bhubaneswar to Act on Building Violations Before SC Hearing

Representative AI image BHUBANESWAR: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to activate its enforcement squads to address deviations from approved building plans. This move is significant as the corporation is due to submit its action report on unauthorized constructions to the Supreme Court on August 4. According to officials, the planning wing of BMC will conduct inspections to identify violations such as unauthorized additional floors, encroachments on required setback areas, and alterations to sanctioned building plans. Enforcement squads will recommend actions based on their findings, following the applicable building laws. Sridhar Jena, chairman of BMC’s planning and development standing…

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SC Reviews Haryana’s Civic Bodies on Illegal Structure Enforcement

GURUGRAM: The Supreme Court has significantly intensified its examination of urban planning violations in the city. In a ruling on July 9, the apex court warned that the MCG and GMDA could face direct repercussions if they fail to enforce final demolition orders against illegal structures. While ordering the personal attendance of the MCG commissioner and the GMDA CEO, the court stated that despite some demolition orders being finalized—especially in certain city areas—authorities have not acted on them. The case is set to be reviewed on August 4, during which the court will assess compliance reports from the municipalities. The…