BMC Demolishes Illegal Structures In Bhopal

On Monday, the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) carried out its first demolition of illegal constructions of commercial establishments operating on residential plots in Kolar, Bhopal. The demolition was part of the BMC's ongoing crackdown following the Supreme Court's directions.

The BMC teams, assisted by JCB machines and labourers, demolished unauthorised constructions on plots 34/1 and 34/2 in A-Sector, Nayapura, Kolar Road. The action targeted shops and houses constructed by Lad Kunwar Meena, Mahendra Singh Meena, Gokul Meena, Radheshyam Meena, and Virendra Kumar Meena.

The structures were found to have exceeded the permissible Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for residential plots. According to the BMC, the Building Permission Branch had earlier issued show-cause notices to the property owners. After receiving no satisfactory response, a notice was issued under Section 302(1) of the MP Municipal Corporation Act, 1956, allowing them to submit relevant documents.

During the hearing, the owners produced a building permission map allegedly approved by the Sarpanch. However, the document lacked a permission number and date. They also failed to provide evidence that the village panchayat had completed the statutory procedures required under the Madhya Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act. The permission was consequently declared invalid.

Since the construction was also found ineligible for compounding, the BMC demolished the unauthorised structures. The continuous rainfall in the state capital affected the BMC's city-wide survey of illegal commercial establishments. While 228 notices were issued on Day-1, the number fell to 189 on Monday.

A BMC official said 96 officials and employees have been deployed for the survey, but only around 40 personnel could conduct field inspections on Monday due to the rain. The BMC's crackdown on illegal commercial establishments operating on residential plots is expected to continue in the coming days.

The Supreme Court's directions have prompted the BMC to take action against unauthorised constructions in the city. The BMC's efforts to regulate commercial activities in residential areas are aimed at ensuring compliance with building regulations and maintaining the quality of life for residents.

The demolition of illegal structures in Bhopal is a significant step towards enforcing building regulations and preventing unauthorised constructions in the city. It is expected to have a positive impact on the city's infrastructure and the lives of its residents.

In a separate event, CM Mohan Yadav launched the Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign in Bhopal, which is a nationwide initiative to promote patriotism and nationalism. However, this event is not directly related to the BMC's demolition of illegal structures.

The BMC's actions are part of a larger effort to improve the city's infrastructure and ensure compliance with building regulations. The demolition of illegal structures is a significant step towards achieving this goal, and it is expected to have a positive impact on the city and its residents.