The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is set to intensify its anti-encroachment drive, with plans to dismantle 110 structures in Mahadevapura and KR Puram within 15 days. This marks a revival of the campaign after the May 10 assembly elections, following which, eviction orders were issued for properties associated with 110 survey numbers identified as encroachments. The BBMP is working in close collaboration with the revenue department and surveyors to ensure smooth and legal execution of the task.
Bengaluru's Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is primed to revive its relentless campaign against illegal encroachments, with plans to dislodge 110 structures in Mahadevapura and KR Puram within a fortnight.
BBMP's Chief Commissioner, Tushar Giri Nath, divulged this plan to the press last week informing them that the tahsildar, the local government official responsible for revenue collection, has issued orders to dismantle these illicit constructions. The concerned officials have been tasked with achieving this objective within the next 15 days.
The city-wide clean-up drive is set to kick off this Saturday, following a brief hiatus attributed to the busy schedule of BBMP officials and tahsildars, due to their commitments in the May 10 assembly elections.
Previously, the anti-encroachment team had successfully removed about 25 unauthorized properties in Mahadevapura and KR Puram. Nath confirmed that the civic body has singled out properties tied to 571 survey numbers as encroachments on stormwater drains. Of these, 118 properties received temporary relief by obtaining stay orders from the court. As of last week, eviction orders for properties associated with 110 survey numbers have been issued.
Nath indicated the operation would soon be extended to other survey numbers upon the arrival of eviction orders. The task involves intricate collaboration between BBMP, the revenue department, and surveyors. The structures marked by the survey department as encroachments receive eviction orders from Bengaluru Urban's tahsildars.
In response to legal challenges from encroachers, who argued that due process was not followed during evictions, the Palike has started adhering to procedural norms before initiating eviction operations. This precautionary measure is aimed at eliminating any unnecessary legal obstacles. Once the properties are verified as encroachments through relevant surveys, led by the assistant director of land records, demolition orders are then issued by the tahsildars.
In conclusion, Bengaluru is witnessing a significant cleanup operation that aims to deal with the longstanding issue of encroachments. This operation is expected to pave the way for more organized and legal urban development, ensuring that the city's resources are utilized in a sustainable manner. It remains to be seen how effectively the BBMP can carry out this mammoth task, and the impact it will have on the city's landscape and future development projects.
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