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CMC Demolishes 19 Illegal Structures Amid Residents’ Accountability Concerns
The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation removed 19 buildings it said were built without permission.
It also sent notices to 12 other properties.
Seven more cases still need further action.
The demolitions happened in three areas.
City officials said they will continue checking for buildings that break the rules.
Some residents asked why the buildings were allowed to be built in the first place.
Others said the city might be acting against only some areas.
Officials responded that all cases would be handled gradually and fairly under the rules.
The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation demolished 19 unauthorised structures on Saturday.
Officials issued notices to 12 other properties and said seven cases remain pending.
The demolitions took place in Serilingampally, Kukatpally and Quthbullapur.
Residents questioned why officials had not stopped the constructions earlier.
Residents also alleged selective enforcement, while officials said action was being taken in phases and according to due process.
- Who
- The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation and residents of the affected areas.
- What
- The corporation demolished 19 unauthorised structures, issued 12 notices and kept seven cases pending.
- Where
- Serilingampally, Kukatpally and Quthbullapur.
- When
- Saturday; officials said the enforcement drive would continue.
- Why
- The corporation said the structures violated building regulations.
Civic Officials’ Position
Residents’ Concerns
Timing of enforcement
Civic Officials’ Position
Officials said identification and action were being carried out in phases and that violations would be addressed under due process.
Residents’ Concerns
Residents questioned why officials had not acted while the constructions were taking place.
Consistency of action
Civic Officials’ Position
The corporation said the enforcement drive would continue and all violations would be dealt with according to building regulations.
Residents’ Concerns
Residents alleged that the corporation was taking selective action and asked why other areas were not being addressed.
Prevention and accountability
Civic Officials’ Position
Officials described the current demolitions and notices as part of the enforcement process.
Residents’ Concerns
Residents called for preventive checks to stop unauthorised construction earlier and raised concerns about possible corruption.
Key facts
- Demolished structures
- 19
- Notices issued
- 12
- Cases pending
- 7
- Serilingampally demolitions
- 9
- Kukatpally demolitions
- 4
- Quthbullapur demolitions
- 6
- Official position
- Enforcement will continue in phases under building regulations and due process.
Quotes
An anonymous local resident
A local resident calling for preventive checks against unauthorised construction.
“Demolitions are happening now, but there should be a system to stop such constructions at the initial stage itself”
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“Illegal buildings don’t come up overnight. What were officials doing when these constructions were going on?”
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