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The Belagavi City Corporation has intensified action against unauthorised constructions, including partial demolition of a multi-storey building in Maruti Galli. The move reflects a stricter enforcement approach but has also raised concerns over lack of prior notice and procedural clarity. Reports suggest some illegal structures had earlier received approvals such as completion certificates and property identification numbers, pointing to administrative lapses. The crackdown follows earlier probes into building violations and irregular approvals, bringing attention to gaps in monitoring, coordination, and accountability within the city’s planning and enforcement system.
The Belagavi City Corporation has begun a stricter enforcement drive against illegal constructions across the city, with one of the key actions involving the partial demolition of a four-storey building in the densely populated Maruti Galli area. The operation was carried out using heavy machinery and formed part of a broader effort to address unauthorised developments that have increased in recent years. Advertisement
Officials indicated that the action was taken after identifying clear violations of approved building norms. The demolition, however, triggered mixed responses from residents and occupants. While some supported the move as necessary to maintain planning discipline, others raised concerns over the manner in which the action was executed. An affected tenant stated that no prior notice had been issued and reported financial losses amounting to several lakhs, while also indicating that compensation should be considered in such cases.
The incident has also brought attention to possible lapses within the civic administration. Questions have been raised on how such constructions were allowed to come up and reach advanced stages before action was taken. Concerns relate particularly to the functioning of the town planning and revenue departments, which are responsible for approvals, inspections, and compliance checks during construction stages.
Reports suggest that certain unauthorised buildings in the city had previously been issued key documents such as completion certificates and property identification numbers. This has raised serious concerns about internal processes, as these documents are typically granted only after verifying compliance with approved plans and regulations. The situation indicates possible gaps in verification or oversight mechanisms.
The crackdown comes against the backdrop of earlier cases where irregularities in construction approvals were flagged. In one such case, a high-rise building near the civic office was placed under scrutiny for multiple violations, including deviations from permitted floor area ratio, insufficient setbacks, and lack of required clearances. It was also reported that construction activity may have commenced without securing all mandatory permissions.
Separately, an inquiry into irregular issuance of property identification numbers to unauthorised properties has already identified officials responsible, with further action expected. These findings have added to concerns around transparency and accountability within the civic body’s functioning.
The current enforcement drive signals an attempt to address these issues more firmly. At the same time, it highlights the need for better coordination between departments, timely inspections, and stronger monitoring systems so that violations are identified at an early stage rather than after construction is largely completed.
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