The Maharashtra government on Thursday informed the Legislative Assembly that action has been taken against 11,890 illegal structures in Navi Mumbai, as part of a crackdown on unauthorised constructions on government and civic land, reported news agency PTI.
Minister of State for Urban Development Madhuri Misal provided the information while replying to a calling attention motion raised by BJP legislator Manda Mhatre in the Assembly, reported PTI.
Issue of illegal constructions raised in Assembly
During the discussion, Mhatre alleged that land mafias were carrying out illegal construction on land belonging to the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation as well as the City and Industrial Development Corporation, reported PTI.
She urged the state government to take stringent action against such encroachments and prevent further illegal developments in the city.
The legislator also raised concerns that unauthorised constructions were being carried out on a large scale, and sought clarity on the steps taken by the authorities to address the issue, reported PTI.
Civic body issues notices, demolishes illegal structures
Responding to the concerns, Misal said the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation had taken action in several cases of illegal construction, reported PTI.
According to the minister, the civic body issued 870 notices to individuals involved in unauthorised construction activities.
“Out of these cases, action was taken against 340 illegal structures and 3,133 illegal huts,” Misal said, adding that 126 cases have also been registered against those responsible for the violations, reported PTI.
The action forms part of ongoing efforts by the municipal corporation to curb illegal construction and encroachments in Navi Mumbai.
CIDCO demolishes thousands of encroachments
The minister further informed the House that CIDCO has also undertaken a major drive against illegal structures.
She said CIDCO issued 10,160 notices in cases related to unauthorised constructions and subsequently demolished 8,417 encroachments. In addition, four cases were registered in connection with these violations, reported PTI.
“With the combined action taken by the municipal corporation and CIDCO, a total of 11,890 illegal structures have been acted upon in Navi Mumbai,” Misal told the Assembly, reported PTI.
Government assures action against illegal political arches
During the discussion, Mhatre also raised the issue of unauthorised arches and structures erected by political parties across the city, reported PTI.
She demanded that the government take action against such installations if they are found to be illegal.
Responding to the concern, Misal assured the House that the authorities would examine the matter and take prompt action if the arches are found to be encroachments.
“If such arches are found to be illegal or encroachments, action will be taken against them within eight days,” the minister said.
The government reiterated its commitment to tackling illegal constructions and encroachments to ensure planned urban development and protect public land in Navi Mumbai.
(With inputs from PTI)
