In a major crackdown on unauthorized constructions, the development authority and district administration in Baghpat have issued formal notices to 29 illegal colonies and a prominent private school. Officials announced the action on Sunday, warning that demolition drives will follow if the identified violations are not promptly corrected.
School Under Scrutiny for Unapproved Construction
The campaign has brought a private school, with an enrollment of nearly 1,000 students, into the spotlight. Authorities allege that the school management carried out significant construction on its premises without securing mandatory approvals for its building map. Baghpat ADM Vineet Kumar Upadhyay confirmed that several construction activities were undertaken without the necessary green light from the planning authorities.
Treating this as a serious breach of norms, the development authority has initiated legal proceedings against the school's management. Officials emphasized that constructing any building without an approved plan is a legal offence, a rule that applies uniformly to residential colonies, commercial establishments, and educational institutions.
Drive Intensifies Against Illegal Constructions
The administration has made it clear that the campaign is being executed under strict government directives and that no exceptions will be made. ADM Vineet Kumar Upadhyay stated that such illegal constructions not only disrupt planned urban development but also pose significant risks to public safety.
The crackdown is set to be intensified in the coming days. The authorities have announced that their scrutiny will extend beyond residential colonies to include unauthorized commercial and educational constructions across the district. The message is unequivocal: flouting building regulations will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
Implications and Next Steps
The serving of notices marks the first formal step in a process that could lead to demolition. The recipients now have a window to rectify the violations by seeking necessary approvals or dismantling the unauthorized structures themselves. Failure to comply will result in direct action by the administration, which may involve the physical demolition of the illegal constructions.
This drive highlights the administration's renewed focus on enforcing urban planning laws and curbing the rampant growth of illegal colonies and buildings, which have long been a challenge for planned development in the region.
