According to officials, more action is likely against such illegally
constructed buildings which have come up after February 2007.

In a story (‘Hauz Khas village’s growth a risky business’) published on
January 18, TOI had highlighted about the issue in this urbanized
village. “The issue was discussed in various meetings. Though fresh
construction is now allowed in urbanized villages, people are still
adding floors illegally. This village is also close to ASI protected
monuments and as per National Monument Authority rules, no construction activity can be done within 100m of the protected monuments,” said a senior official.

Officials admitted that there are several buildings in the area which
are violating the building by-laws. Recently, the South zone department
of the South corproation had carried out a survey to identify such
structures. Also, area MLA Kiran Walia had held a meeting with South
corporation officials to discuss the issue of unauthorized construction
and of restaurants running without license in the area.