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LDA to demolish 50 illegal buildings in Lucknow from September
The Lucknow Development Authority has drawn up a list of around 50 properties for demolition in Lucknow, with proceedings likely to begin from September. These buildings allegedly violate sanctioned maps and land-use…
The Story in Brief
The Lucknow Development Authority has drawn up a list of around 50 properties for demolition in Lucknow, with proceedings likely to begin from September. These buildings allegedly violate sanctioned maps and land-use norms, Hindustan Times reports. The move follows the June 22 fire at an illegal commercial complex in Aliganj that killed 15 people.
Separately, the Supreme Court has ordered a detailed survey of 51 commercial buildings identified as illegal in Aliganj. A court-appointed team comprising the amicus curiae and two IIT Delhi professors will visit Lucknow on August 24. The team will inspect the buildings with LDA officials and submit findings within three weeks.
The Indian Opinion
The LDA's post-tragedy crackdown is welcome but overdue. That owners ignored multiple notices shows a breakdown in enforcement. The Supreme Court's intervention underlines how far local authorities had strayed. The real test will be how many of these 50 buildings actually face demolition and whether the LDA can prevent new violations once the court's attention fades.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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