Corporation drive to crack down on illegal constructions
The Thiruvananthapuram Corporation has initiated a crackdown on illegal construction projects, threatening demolition and recovery of costs from owners. Officials are forming special squads to monitor building activity, particularly during upcoming holidays, and are scrutinizing wayside eatery licenses.
Why it matters
This reflects ongoing urban governance challenges in India regarding unauthorized development and the enforcement of municipal building codes.
The Thiruvananthapuram Corporation has launched a drive to crack down on illegal constructions. Mayor V.V.Rajesh said on Tuesday that those who have carried out illegal constructions should remove it themselves, failing which the civic body will demolish the constructions and make the owner pay for the cost of demolition.
Addressing a press conference, he said that the Corporation will form special squads to prevent illegal constructions during the Onam holidays. In the past, such long holidays were used by many to carry out illegal constructions, he said.
On Monday, the Corporation authorities identified five illegal constructions in different parts of the city. Mr. Rajesh said that three illegal constructions were identified near Pulimood. One of the constructions was carried out even after a stop memo was issued.
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