After the recent collapse of a six-storey building in Vishnu Garden area, the North and East MCDs have launched a special drive against buildings constructed in violation of the building bylaws and the Government orders, aiming to end the increasing menace of unauthorised constructions in residential and commercial areas.
Officials in the corporation said there is an immediate need for the civic corporations to put an end to the menace of illegal constructions. “We have decided to initiate a crackdown on the menace of illegal constructions in a bid to contain this malpractice,” said an official.
It is understood that the caving in of the building in Vishnu Garden highlighted the illegitimate construction flourishing right under corporation’s nose.
The numbers of illegal construction in the Capital have risen recently, especially in the North and East zone, according to officials, who said that illegal construction faces a constant risk to life and chances of building collapse are high. Moreover as the illegal constructions are not approved building plans therefore the project is replete with many risks.
Around nine property owners have already been fined in the drive. Areas like Pandav Nagar, Patparganj village, Gyan Kunj and Priyadarshini Vihar have been fined. In addition, seven property owners have been issues show- cause notices to appear before the court for not depositing challan amount. Total 53 challans have been issued for flouting Delhi Government’s orders. However, only 14 violators have deposited 7 lakh fine.