Illegal Constructions

Tuesday, Apr 16, 2024 | Last Update : 06:27 PM IST

A local resident said that the entire B ward had become a hub of unauthorised constructions and that such alterations could be found in almost every building.

Building collapse: Dongri a hub of illicit constructions

SP leader said illegal developments had taken place under the guise of repairs and maintenance.

18 Jul 2019 2:05 AM

Sight visits are important to identify illegal constructions on the land given on lease.

City collector collects Rs 315 crore from lease rent, highest in 3 years

According to the official estimate, the government is yet to recover more than Rs 900 crore.

05 May 2019 5:31 AM

Mumbai Housing Development Authority (Mhada) will take stringent action against its own officers in cases of illegal constructions found in Mhada colonies.

Mhada to crack down on own errant officers

It has been repeatedly seen that the residents of Mhada colonies carry out illegal construction for the sake of interior development.

21 Feb 2019 2:03 AM

State told to act against illegal constructions

The court also directed these authorities to carry out surveys to identify illegal constructions in their respective jurisdictions.

03 Nov 2018 1:44 AM

BMC officers to stem illegal bldgs

According to civic officials, the officer will ensure proper coordination in dealing with encroachments and unauthorised extensions or constructions.

21 Sep 2018 1:39 AM

The directions were passed on a plea seeking the court to direct authorities to demolish all unauthorised constructions 'within the low and high tide areas' in a bunch of villages in Alibaug. (Representational Image | PTI)

HC 'shocked' over illegal constructions by Nirav Modi along Alibaug beach

HC directed divisional commissioner to submit in 8 weeks, his inquiry report to principal secretary, state revenue and forest departments.

18 Sep 2018 8:39 AM

‘Probe how illegal structures got nod’

There are around 175 such private residences in CRZ areas in Alibaug taluka villages.

18 Sep 2018 1:35 AM

‘Why no action on illegal bungalows?’

Plea says there are 175 private residences of many Bollywood actors and Nirav Modi.

01 Aug 2018 2:11 AM

A bench of justices Madan B Lokur and Deepak Gupta said this after Attorney General KK Venugopal, appearing for the Centre, informed that 1,130 applications were received by the authorities in Delhi for de-sealing of premises against whom action was taken for having unauthorised constructions.(Photo: File)

Officials sleeping or keeping eyes closed: Supreme Court on Delhi sealing

'You are saying that in 405 cases, no unauthorised constructions were found. What about rest 700 cases?' bench asked.

19 Jul 2018 1:26 PM

Supreme Court seeks report on elephant corridor

The bench was hearing a batch of petitions relating to removal of illegal constructions along jumbo corridors.

13 Jul 2018 2:04 AM

This relief was given in the corporation area last year before corporation elections.

Government gives relief on penalty to illegal homebuyers

Government had given this relief in the municipal corporation area last year before the election.

30 May 2018 5:50 AM

Assistant town and country planner Shail Bala (right) who was shot dead on May 1 by hotelier Vijay Singh when she was overseeing a demolition drive in Kasauli in Himachal Pradesh.

Himachal Pradesh: Lady officer’s killing linked to deeper malice

Successive state govts have enacted laws to condone illegal constructions.

12 May 2018 1:49 AM

BMC: File complaint only if encroachment affects you

The circular says that complaints about unauthorised structures will be entertained only if the complainant is directly affected by the problem.

09 May 2018 2:12 AM

‘Will regularisation impact be assessed?’

Justices Abhay Oka and A.K. Menon posted for Monday for arguments on the PIL that activist Rajiv Mishra has filed.

21 Apr 2018 1:38 AM

On February 2, the traders shut down shops in opposing sealing of commercial establishments running from residential areas. (Photo: PTI)

Capital ‘held to ransom’ by traders, says Delhi HC

The observations came while hearing matters related to illegal constructions and encroachment of public land.

12 Feb 2018 1:12 AM

The Lok Sabha member from Bihar, who has been at variance with the BJP's stand on a host of issues, was at home when the demolition work was carried out. (Photo: File/PTI)

Shatrughan Sinha's 'Ramayan' razed by BMC for illegal extensions

Several extensions and alterations were made in the eight-storey building which were not in sync with approved plan.

09 Jan 2018 12:44 PM

MLA demands rooftop policy review

In a letter to chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, Mr Satam demanded to know why the rooftop policy was approved under pressure.

01 Jan 2018 1:48 AM

Wetlands help in reducing the impact of flooding by recharging the ground water and maintaining the water quality in rivers.

Helpline for wetlands to be launched soon

In 2013, the Bombay high court had banned any kind of construction or reclamation of wetlands across the state.

16 Dec 2017 1:33 AM

The Delhi high court on Monday suggested the local authorities to consider “airlifting” of the 108-feet tall Hanuman statue in Central Delhi to remove the encroachments around it.

HC suggests ‘airlifting’ of city’s iconic Hanuman idol

It said that enough opportunities have been given to the municipal corporations to enforce the law “but no one wants to do it.”

21 Nov 2017 1:51 AM

Adopt tech to track illegal buildings, says Bombay HC

The utilities include a drainage line and a storm water pipeline that takes drain water to low group pumping station at Haji Ali among others.

06 Apr 2017 2:22 AM

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