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Siliguri Authorities Announce Crackdown on Illegal Construction and Land Encroachment

Siliguri Authorities Announce Crackdown on Illegal Construction and Land Encroachment

The state tourism minister, Shankar Ghosh, said that many buildings in Siliguri were built without the right permits and that some people were breaking the rules.

He warned that the government will take strict action against anyone who does this.

The minister also said that a special report was made about these illegal buildings.

He told developers to get official certificates before giving out new homes, and buyers should check that the certificate is there before moving in.

The government wants to stop people from taking over public land and dumping waste illegally.

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