The Times of India 09.09.2009
AMC razes illegal structures near Gyaspur
AHMEDABAD: The estate department of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) authorities went hammer and tongs on the illegal structures constructed on land acquired for sewage treatment plant near Gyaspur on Tuesday.
The demolition was carried out in Aman Park and Fatima Park, near ice factory in Juhapura. More than 75 housing units, 800 m of running fence and 300 m compound wall were brought down.
Most of the structures were unoccupied. Deputy estate and town development officer VK Balat said, "The houses were illegally constructed on AMC land which was meant for sewerage treatment plant." According to AMC authorities 35,000 sq m of AMC land was made open by authorities.
Former sarpanch, Makhatmpur-Juhapura, Mirza Haji Baig accused AMC of highhandedness. Baig said, "These structures have been built under the very nose of AMC, but then the authorities turned a blind eye to them. These houses are owned by people mostly from the poor section."
AMC authorities deployed a team of 150 AMC officers from three municipal zones with five JCB machines.
