15 illegal structures to be razed in Jhajjar, owners put on notice
In an ongoing effort to curb unauthorised constructions, the district administration has identified 15 more illegal structures in Bahadurgarh and Jhajjar subdivisions. These sites are scheduled for demolition in the coming days.
Over the past two days alone, six illegal constructions were demolished in four villages -- Badli, Dadri Toa, Yakubpur and Aaurangpur. These included illegally constructed boundary walls, DPCs (roof-level structures) and roads. Despite receiving notices to voluntarily remove these constructions, the landowners disregarded the warnings, prompting the administration to take corrective action, said Manish Dahiya, District Town Planner (DTP), Jhajjar.
The DTP further said around 20 illegal sites had already been demolished in the past month, with more demolitions planned. "Owners of the 15 identified constructions have already been served notices. If they fail to remove the illegal structures voluntarily, the administration will proceed with demolition. Some of these sites are only marked for road infrastructure or have undergone earth filling, without any significant construction so far," Dahiya explained.
Sources reveal that Jhajjar has seen a surge in illegal residential plots and colonies being developed by land mafias. These groups are reportedly misleading the public by selling plots under pretense to make quick profits. The district administration is responding swiftly, identifying and targeting these illegal developments.
Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner Pradeep Dahiya has advised the public to be cautious and refrain from investing in plots within illegal colonies. Such illegal activities are taking place both in urban areas and in nearby rural regions. "We are actively dismantling these colonies," he added.
Dahiya also said officials concerned had been instructed to ensure no illegal colonies are allowed to flourish and urged the public to stay vigilant against these unlawful activities.
Caption: An illegal construction being demolished in Jhajjar. Tribune Photo
