THANE: Since June, the Thane Municipal Corporation has demolished 198 unauthorized constructions as part of an ongoing crackdown, an official reported on Sunday.
Additionally, unauthorized extensions in 66 other properties have been removed.
Following orders from the High Court and inspections by beat inspectors and Special Vigilance Teams in Diva and Mumbra, the Anti-Encroachment Team has addressed a total of 264 unauthorized constructions to date, according to a TMC release.
Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao reviewed campaign progress on Saturday.
“All systems must remain vigilant to prevent unauthorized construction. Cases should be promptly registered under MRTP upon completing the legal procedures. While registering, accurate data must be gathered through on-site inspections and updated technology,” the release quoted Rao.
Signage should be strategically placed to warn against purchasing properties in unauthorized constructions. Citizens are urged to verify their construction’s authorization from the City Development Department before making any purchases.
“QR codes have been installed on the facades of all authorized buildings. Scanning these codes with mobile devices allows citizens to access construction permission details directly,” it stated.
Between June and September, 50 unauthorized construction cases were recorded across various areas: Naupada-Kopri (1), Diva (11), Mumbra (13), Kalwa (4), Uthalsar (1), Majivda-Manpada (5), Vartak Nagar (8), Lokmanya Nagar-Savarkar Nagar (7), and Wagle Estate (0), as indicated in the release.
