Illegal structures acted against, SMC continues with demolition drives in city

Srinagar: Continuing with its demolition drives to curb illegal constructions in the city, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) today demolished various illegally raised structures here.
The Enforcement team carried out demolition drive in Khushalsar, Shalimar Colony, Baghe Nunsingh, Rathpora, Palpora, Noorshah colony and other places after reports of illegal constructions going on in these areas.
During the drive illegally raised structures were demolished along with those having major deviations as against sanctioned building permissions.
Commissioner SMC, Gazanfar Ali has strictly passed on directions to the ward officers along with their subordinates and enforcement wing to remain vigilant in their concerned wards regarding constructions.
They have been directed to check permissions on spot before proceeding for legal action.
The ward officers have also been directed to keep a routine vigil on the permitted constructions as well, so that any deviation or violation made in sanctioned plan shall be razed down at an initial level.
The Commissioner said that on receiving specific information or complaint, the SMC shall act promptly for redressal of complaint and get the illegal structure demolished on spot.
People who take undue advantage of Sundays and other holidays and indulge in illegal constructions are also warned of stern action and have been directed to discontinue with such malpractices.