Encroached Structures at KPHB Razed by GHMC APC Team

The GHMC has taken up demolition drive to curb illegal structures in the city to safeguard against the encroachment of open spaces.

Demolition of Structures in Encroached Area

GHMC Demolished illegal structure to protect green space from encroachment. GHMC Assets Protection Cell (APC) has helped to prevent open areas from being invasion at KPHB. The Assistant Enforcement Officer investigated the site following a complaint of the encroachment of green space/open space at LIG, KPHB Phase III, and found that a plot of 700 square yards was demarcated by KPHB Phase III, LIG Housing Board Layout, as green space / open space No. 19.

The LIG block was demolished, and reconstruction began without approval from the competent authority by the occupants in block No. 131. It was noted. It was found that they had invaded the nearby open space and began to lay the foundation. The APC of the EV&DM Directorate sent notices to the occupants to submit the documents of approval, but they did not produce the documents.

The APC team then demolished the pillars on Thursday and foundations of the green space. The compound wall and the green space gate will be constructed. For people to contact and register their complaint, the EV&DM Directorate has given a Toll-Free No 1800-599-0099.

By: Shailaja K