Chandigarh, August 14
Despite a ban on construction outside the ‘lal dora’ in villages, the violation of the norms continues unabated.
Illegal constructions were being reported from various villages, including Darua, Dadu Majra and Dhanas.
A senior official said the illegal construction had increased after 13 villages were included under the purview of the Municipal Corporation. He said most of the constructions in these areas had been carried out for renting out small flats, which also do not meet the safety standards.
Last year, the UT Administration had decided to set up special cells to be headed by the respective SDM of the area to identify and take action against unauthorised constructions in various parts of the city and outside the ‘lal dora’ of the villages. However, illegal construction goes on unchecked as hundreds of houses have been constructed outside the ‘lal dora’.
Ruchi Singh Bedi, SDM (East), said a team would be sent to check the unauthorised constructions in Darua village and if found illegal, the structures would be demolished. — TNS
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