Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Sambhal Issues Notices to 36 Owners Near Shahi Jama Masjid
Officials in Sambhal found 36 properties near Shahi Jama Masjid whose building plans had not been approved.
They believe these properties may have broken local construction rules.
The officials sent notices to the property owners.
The owners have seven days to explain what happened.
They will also get a chance to be heard before any further decision is made.
The inspections were carried out twice.
The enforcement is part of a development plan called Sambhal Mahayojana 2031.
The mosque area previously saw violence during a court-ordered survey in November 2024.
Sambhal officials issued notices to owners of 36 structures near Shahi Jama Masjid.
The notices allege building regulation violations and construction without approved plans.
The action is being carried out under the Sambhal Mahayojana 2031 development plan.
Property owners have seven days to submit explanations and will receive a hearing.
The area witnessed violence during a court-ordered mosque survey on November 24, 2024.
- Who
- The Sambhal district administration, led in this action by SDM Vikas Chandra, issued notices to 36 property owners.
- What
- Notices were issued over alleged building regulation violations and construction without approved plans.
- When
- The notices were recently issued; the article does not specify the exact date. The area saw related violence on November 24, 2024.
- Where
- In the regulated area surrounding Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, between Chandausi crossing and Chaudhary Sarai, including areas toward Tandon crossing.
- Why
- Officials said the properties were identified as cases where building maps had not been approved under Sambhal Mahayojana 2031.
- Notices issued
- 36 property owners or structures
- Alleged violations
- Building regulation breaches and construction without approved plans
- Development plan
- Sambhal Mahayojana 2031
- Response deadline
- Seven days
- Inspections
- Officials inspected the area twice
- Further process
- Property owners will receive an opportunity for a hearing before further action
- Earlier violence
- Four people died and at least 29, including police personnel, were injured during the November 24, 2024 mosque survey