RDA Orders Demolition of 38 Illegal Buildings in UP University

A major crackdown on illegal constructions has been initiated by the Rampur Development Authority (RDA) in Uttar Pradesh. On July 15, the RDA issued a demolition order for 38 buildings constructed within the Mohammad Ali Johar University campus without approved building plans.

The action was taken under Section 27(1) of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Planning and Development Act, 1973, following a detailed hearing and examination of documents. The Rampur District Magistrate, Ajay Kumar Dwivedi, stated that continuous action is being taken against illegal constructions in the district.

The inquiry into the construction of Mohammad Ali Johar University was initiated based on a report submitted by the Regional Junior Engineer. The university management was issued a notice and directed to present its case. The university administration submitted its reply on July 8, and a personal hearing was held on July 15.

During the hearing, the university argued that the village of Singankhera, where the university is located, was not included in the development area of the RDA before September 27, 2024. Therefore, they claimed that there was no requirement to obtain approval of the building plans from the Development Authority. The university also contended that the constructions had been carried out much earlier and could not be declared illegal on the basis of the current rules.

However, the RDA did not accept these arguments. The order stated that even though village Singankhera was included in the development area later, it was mandatory to obtain approval of the building plans from the competent authority at the time of construction.

Records received from the Rampur Zila Panchayat clearly established that only the building plans for the Medical College building and the Academic Block in the university campus had been approved. No valid approval was available for the remaining 38 buildings.

The demolition order is part of the state's zero-tolerance policy against illegal constructions and violations of land-use regulations. The action taken by the RDA is a significant step towards enforcing the rules and regulations in the state.

The Uttar Pradesh government has been taking strict action against illegal constructions across the state. Recently, the Supreme Court slammed Uttar Pradesh officials over illegal constructions in Meerut and ordered the demolition of 859 structures.

The demolition order issued by the RDA is a clear indication that the state government is committed to taking action against illegal constructions and ensuring that the rules and regulations are followed.

In the context of the state's urban development, the action taken by the RDA is significant. The Uttar Pradesh Urban Planning and Development Act, 1973, aims to regulate and control the development of urban areas in the state. The Act empowers the development authorities to take action against illegal constructions and ensure that the development is carried out in a planned and systematic manner.

The demolition order issued by the RDA is a reminder that the state government is serious about enforcing the rules and regulations and ensuring that the development is carried out in a lawful and planned manner.

In conclusion, the demolition order issued by the RDA is a significant step towards enforcing the rules and regulations in the state. The action taken by the RDA is a clear indication that the state government is committed to taking action against illegal constructions and ensuring that the development is carried out in a planned and systematic manner.