Ludhiana: Three illegal colonies, 10 buildings razed

Ludhiana, July 11

Continuing the drive against illegal constructions, the Municipal Corporation (MC) razed three illegal colonies and 10 buildings in Daba, Lohara and Giaspura areas on Wednesday.

Working on the directions of Deputy Commissioner (DC)-cum-Municipal Corporation (MC) Commissioner Sakshi Sawhney, the drive against illegal constructions was conducted by the building branch of the MC Zone C.

Assistant Town Planner (ATP), Zone C, Jagdeep Singh said the three illegal colonies were situated in the Lohara area and on Eastman Road while the 10 illegal buildings were situated in Daba, Lohara and Giaspura areas. The illegal buildings included commercial and residential constructions.

ATP Jagdeep Singh said they came to know about the illegal constructions during routine inspections and action was taken against them on Wednesday as owners failed to stop illegal constructions despite notices/warnings issued in the past.

Meanwhile, Sawhney said strict directions had been issued to staff of the building branch to keep a regular check and take stern action against illegal constructions.

Earlier on Tuesday, the civic body had also taken action against eight illegal buildings in areas falling under the Zone B of the MC.