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The Municipal Corporation of Ludhiana (MCL) sealed three unauthorized shops in Model Town Extension (Block B) as part of its intensified crackdown on illegal constructions. Inspections in Raghunath Enclave found no violations, with the project adhering to urban planning norms. MCL Commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal warned of strict actions against non-compliant builders, aligning with similar enforcement drives in Chandigarh, Amritsar, and Delhi. With rapid urbanization, Punjab's municipal bodies are strengthening regulations, following Delhi Development Authority's (DDA) model of demolitions and fines to curb unauthorized construction and encroachments.
The Municipal Corporation of Ludhiana (MCL) is intensifying its crackdown on unauthorized constructions, sealing three illegal shops in the Model Town Extension (Block B) area last week. This action follows a routine inspection where the MCL discovered the illegal establishments. The move is part of the city's larger effort to address the growing concerns surrounding illegal construction in urban spaces. Similar actions have been seen across other parts of Punjab, such as Amritsar, where the municipal corporation has also ramped up efforts to curb unauthorized constructions, particularly in commercial areas. Advertisement
In the Raghunath Enclave, however, the inspection took a different turn. Officials, who had received reports about alleged illegal construction at the site, found that no unauthorized structures were present. The building under construction was confirmed to be a residential project with full approval from the MCL. The construction had already undergone a clearance process, and the necessary changes to the non-compoundable portion of the building had been made. This is in line with urban planning regulations, which state that certain parts of the building, such as the houseline area, cannot extend beyond a set boundary. A similar issue had arisen in 2020 in Jalandhar, where a residential building's houseline had exceeded the allowed boundary, leading to a series of inspections and eventual demolitions by the municipal corporation to restore compliance.
MCL Commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal, who has been overseeing these initiatives, has repeatedly stressed the importance of complying with building plans and obtaining the necessary approvals before beginning construction. He emphasized that non-compliant builders risk facing strict actions, including sealing and demolition, as part of the ongoing enforcement. This is not a new approach, as cities like Chandigarh have similarly cracked down on unauthorized constructions by issuing fines and removing illegal structures. In 2019, Chandigarh's municipal corporation took down over 200 unauthorized buildings in a single year as part of its effort to maintain strict urban development standards.
Ludhiana's crackdown, while focused on commercial properties, is part of the larger picture of urban development in Punjab, where local authorities are beginning to recognize the need for more stringent regulations and better enforcement to manage the growth of cities. The MCL's efforts signal a proactive step toward ensuring that growth and development are in line with planning norms and regulations.
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