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The Gujarat government has demolished five illegal structures near the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar for violating residential land-use conditions. The properties were allegedly linked to serving and retired senior IAS and IPS officers. Authorities said the action followed planning and development norm violations and formed part of an enforcement drive against unauthorised construction around the tourism zone. Officials maintained that action was taken irrespective of the owners' official status to uphold land-use regulations.
The Gujarat government has demolished five illegal structures near the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, Narmada district, after finding that they violated residential land-use conditions. The action, carried out in the past week, involved properties allegedly linked to serving and retired senior government officials, including IAS and IPS officers.
The demolition was undertaken by the Narmada district administration following investigations into unauthorised construction on residential plots located close to the Statue of Unity. Officials said the structures were found to be in violation of conditions governing residential land use and development permissions applicable in the area.
According to the district administration, the affected properties had been constructed or modified in a manner inconsistent with the approvals granted for residential use. Authorities stated that notices had been issued to the property owners before enforcement action was initiated.
The government maintained that the demolition was carried out in accordance with applicable planning and development regulations and formed part of a wider effort to ensure compliance with land-use norms in the vicinity of the Statue of Unity. Officials added that the action demonstrated that enforcement measures would apply irrespective of the identity or position of the property owners.
The properties reportedly belonged to or were associated with serving and retired bureaucrats and police officers. The administration said the ownership or official status of individuals would not influence action where violations of planning regulations had been established.
Authorities emphasised that land around the Statue of Unity is subject to specific development controls intended to regulate construction, preserve planned growth and support tourism infrastructure. Residential plots in the area are governed by prescribed land-use conditions, and any deviations require statutory approvals.
Officials said unauthorised structures and violations of sanctioned development permissions can adversely affect planned infrastructure, civic services and land management in the region. They added that regular inspections are being undertaken to identify non-compliant developments and ensure adherence to planning regulations.
The demolition forms part of Gujarat's broader enforcement against illegal constructions and land-use violations. Similar actions have been undertaken across the state where authorities have identified encroachments or buildings developed without the required approvals.
The administration indicated that monitoring of development activity around the Statue of Unity would continue, with further action likely wherever planning or land-use violations are detected. Officials reiterated that compliance with approved plans and statutory conditions remains mandatory for all property owners, regardless of their official position or professional background.
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