SDMC issues 528 challans, imposes Rs 50,000 fine each

In the last three days, the building department acted against 23 properties and undertaken demolition work in areas such as Vasant Kunj, East of Kailash, Lajpat Nagar, Jangpura, Kotla Mubarakpur, Jamia Nagar and others to “curb the rampant, unauthorised construction in these zones”. Three cell towers on different properties were also sealed during this drive, said an official. The offences for which challans were issued include pollution at construction sites, added the official.

The civic body also carried out a drive in Mahipalpur and removed illegal structures for advertisements. Officials said the building department also launched action against unauthorised construction by “unscrupulous builders”. The action was carried out despite resistance from people, said an SDMC spokesperson. The civic body advised the public to get building plan sanctioned from the competent authority. Arya said demolition of unauthorised buildings would continue.