The Times of India             01.12.2010

Nine illegal structures demolished in N Delhi

NEW DELHI: Acting against illegal constructions, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi on Tuesday demolished nine unauthorized structures constructed by builders in north Delhi.

During the drive launched by the building department of Civil Lines zone, action was taken against properties in Suraj Nagar, Burari, Wazirabad, Nehru Vihar, Jehangirpuri and Mahendra Park.

"The demolition drive in Civil Lines zone will continue for some days. This will create fear among the builder lobby and make public aware about unscrupulous builders,'' said an MCD official.

Last week, 16 illegal constructions were demolished by the building department in different municipal wards of Civil Lines zone. The civic agency also removed 80 small shops, including units selling crackers, in Azad Market in central Delhi to facilitate construction of a flyover on Rani Jhansi Road.

"The shopkeepers were given vending rights but they turned their units into permanent ones. They were given notices and alternative sites, and action has been taken against only those who refused to shift,'' added an official.

Facing flak over unchecked growth of unauthorised constructions after the Lalita Park building collapse in east Delhi on November 15, the civic body has intensified its drive against such properties.