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• Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) has intensified its crackdown on illegal constructions near water bodies, drainage channels and government land across the city.
• Five unauthorized structures in Bandhgari were demolished after officials found they had been built over drainage networks and public land.
• The civic body has also taken action near Kanke Dam, removing 13 illegal piggeries during a recent enforcement drive.
• The move is part of a wider effort to protect water bodies, improve drainage infrastructure and reduce flooding risks during the monsoon.
• Authorities have indicated that surveys, inspections and anti-encroachment drives will continue across Ranchi in the coming months.
The Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) has stepped up its action against illegal constructions near water bodies, drainage channels and government land as part of an ongoing effort to protect the city's natural drainage system and civic infrastructure.
As part of the latest drive, the civic body demolished five unauthorized structures in Bandhgari under Ward 6 after officials found that they had been constructed over drainage channels and government-owned land. According to the corporation, these structures were obstructing the natural flow of water and increasing the risk of waterlogging in the area.
Following the demolition, municipal teams restored the affected drainage channels to improve water movement and ensure smoother flow during the monsoon season. Officials said encroachments on drains and water channels have emerged as a major concern in several parts of Ranchi as the city continues to expand.
The enforcement action forms part of a broader anti-encroachment campaign being undertaken by the municipal corporation. The administration has been identifying illegal constructions that have come up on water bodies, catchment areas and public land, particularly in locations where urban development has affected natural drainage patterns.
In another recent operation, authorities carried out action around Kanke Dam, one of Ranchi's most important water reservoirs. During inspections, the civic body demolished 13 illegal piggeries operating near the dam. Officials stated that such activities can negatively impact water quality and create environmental concerns around the reservoir.
Protection of water bodies has become a key focus area for the municipal corporation in recent years. Earlier surveys conducted by civic authorities had identified multiple unauthorized structures around important water resources, including Kanke Dam, Bada Talab and stretches connected to the Hinoo River system. Several property owners were subsequently served notices under provisions of the Jharkhand Municipal Act.
The latest action also aligns with directions issued by the Jharkhand High Court in previous cases related to encroachments around lakes, dams and catchment zones. The court had stressed the need for authorities to remove illegal occupations and preserve water bodies that play a critical role in the city's water security and environmental balance.
Urban planners have repeatedly highlighted that unchecked construction on natural drains, lakes and catchment areas can increase flood risks, especially during periods of heavy rainfall. Encroachments can also reduce the water-holding capacity of reservoirs and affect groundwater recharge over time.
Officials said the corporation has intensified field inspections and mapping exercises to identify vulnerable locations where illegal construction has affected drainage infrastructure. Surveys of municipal land and water body boundaries are also being carried out to prevent fresh encroachments and strengthen monitoring mechanisms.
The Ranchi Municipal Corporation has indicated that similar drives will continue across different parts of the city, with a focus on protecting public land, restoring drainage networks and preserving water bodies that are critical to Ranchi's long-term urban development.
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