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The South 24 Parganas district administration has initiated demolition of a portion of a Trinamool Congress party office linked to MP Abhishek Banerjee in Amtala, citing alleged deviations from sanctioned building norms. The action follows an administrative review of the structure and has triggered a legal challenge before the Calcutta High Court. The case has drawn attention to the enforcement of building regulations, the approval process for commercial structures and the role of local authorities in addressing alleged unauthorised construction.
The South 24 Parganas district administration has initiated demolition of a section of a Trinamool Congress party office associated with Member of Parliament Abhishek Banerjee in Amtala, stating that the portion being removed was allegedly constructed in violation of approved building norms. The enforcement exercise was carried out after the authorities examined records relating to the structure and concluded that action was required under the applicable municipal regulations governing unauthorised construction.
Officials overseeing the operation maintained that the exercise was based on findings relating to the building's approval status and was undertaken as part of routine enforcement of planning laws. According to the administration, notices had been issued before the demolition commenced, and the process was executed in the presence of officials and police personnel to maintain order at the site. Heavy machinery was deployed to remove only the portion identified by the authorities during their inspection.
The property, located in Amtala in South 24 Parganas district, functions as a local political office. While the identity of the occupant attracted public attention, district officials indicated that the enforcement action was linked to compliance with construction regulations rather than the activities conducted within the premises. They maintained that building approvals and sanctioned plans are subject to the same regulatory framework irrespective of the ownership or use of a structure.
Representatives associated with the office opposed the demolition and questioned the manner in which the action had been initiated. They argued that the building had been targeted without adequate consideration of the records available and subsequently approached the Calcutta High Court seeking relief against further demolition. The petition sought judicial intervention on the grounds that the administrative process required closer examination before irreversible action was taken.
Following the filing of the petition, the matter came before the Calcutta High Court, which granted interim protection by directing that no further demolition be carried out until the case could be examined in greater detail. The order effectively paused the enforcement exercise while allowing both the administration and the petitioners to present their respective records before the court.
The case highlights the regulatory process governing unauthorised construction in West Bengal, where local authorities are empowered to inspect buildings, verify sanctioned plans and initiate action against structures found to be inconsistent with approved permissions. At the same time, affected parties retain the right to seek judicial review of administrative decisions, particularly where questions arise regarding procedural compliance or interpretation of planning regulations.
The outcome of the proceedings is expected to clarify whether the demolition was carried out in accordance with the applicable statutory provisions and whether any further action concerning the property will be permitted after the court completes its review.
Source- PTI
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