Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Palghar Administration Launches 15-Day Drive Against Highway Encroachments
The Palghar administration wants to remove buildings and other structures that were put up illegally beside a national highway.
These structures include hotels, roadside eateries, tyre shops, sheds and scrap storage areas.
Officials will inspect both sides of the highway from Ghodbunder to Achhad.
They will record which structures are illegal and which department is responsible for each area.
Officials must issue notices when required.
They must also follow the legal process before removing anything.
The work is expected to be completed within 15 days.
Police will help keep the operation safe and orderly.
The district administration will watch the work closely.
Palghar district administration has begun preparations to remove illegal constructions and encroachments within the Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway’s Right of Way.
District Collector Dr. Indu Rani Jakhar directed authorities to identify the structures and complete action within 15 days after following legal procedures.
The inspection will cover both carriageways from Ghodbunder to Achhad, including hotels, dhabas, tyre shops, tin sheds and scrap godowns.
The Forest Department, Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation, revenue officials and Tahsildars will document encroachments within their jurisdictions.
Police will provide security during the coordinated removal operation, while the district administration monitors implementation and departmental coordination.
- Who
- The Palghar district administration, led by District Collector Dr. Indu Rani Jakhar, along with highway, forest, municipal, revenue, police and local authorities.
- What
- A coordinated inspection and removal drive targeting illegal constructions and encroachments within the highway’s Right of Way.
- When
- The authorities have been directed to complete the action within 15 days, after following the prescribed legal procedures.
- Where
- Along the Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway from Ghodbunder to Achhad, including the Tungareshwar area.
- Why
- To address the reported growth of unauthorised structures and encroachments along the highway.
- District
- Palghar
- Target area
- Right of Way of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway
- Inspection stretch
- Ghodbunder to Achhad
- Deadline
- 15 days
- Structures mentioned
- Hotels, dhabas, tyre shops, temporary tin sheds and scrap godowns
- Legal requirement
- Notices and the prescribed legal process must be completed before removal where required
- Security arrangements
- The Police Department will provide security and bandobast during operations