Archive · 20 Aug 2026
KDMC Suspends Officer Over Alleged Lapses Against Illegal Chawls
The Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation suspended an officer named Jaywant Chaudhary.
Officials say he did not take enough action against allegedly illegal buildings.
The buildings are in areas including Titwala, Balyani and nearby places.
The suspension order mentions about 1,000 illegal chawls.
It says some rooms were advertised on social media for about Rs 6 lakh.
The order also says the buildings lacked roads, drainage and water supply.
The municipal commissioner inspected the area before the suspension.
Anita Rathod was given charge of the ward after Chaudhary was suspended.
KDMC suspended Ward 1/A Assistant Commissioner Jaywant Chaudhary over alleged inaction against unauthorised constructions.
The action followed Commissioner Abhinav Goel’s inspection of the Titwala-Balyani belt and adjoining areas.
The suspension order references allegations involving around 1,000 illegal chawls in the Titwala-Ambivli area.
Officials alleged that builders promoted rooms in the chawls online for approximately Rs 6 lakh each, despite lacking basic civic amenities.
Superintendent Anita Rathod was assigned Ward 1/A responsibilities after Chaudhary’s suspension.
- Who
- The Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation suspended Assistant Commissioner Jaywant Chaudhary; Commissioner Abhinav Goel inspected the area.
- What
- Chaudhary was suspended over alleged negligence and failure to act against unauthorised constructions.
- When
- The suspension order was dated August 20, 2026, after an inspection on Thursday.
- Where
- The allegations concern Ward 1/A, including Titwala, Balyani, Wadvali, Mohane, Umbarni and Manda in the Kalyan-Dombivli area.
- Why
- The municipal administration alleged that Chaudhary failed to enforce action against illegal constructions despite instructions, a prior show-cause notice and court directions.
- Civic body
- Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC)
- Suspended official
- Jaywant Chaudhary, Assistant Commissioner and designated officer for Ward 1/A
- Inspection
- Municipal Commissioner Abhinav Goel inspected Titwala-Balyani and adjoining areas
- Scale cited
- The suspension order refers to around 1,000 alleged illegal chawls in the Titwala-Ambivli area
- Reported room price
- Approximately Rs 6 lakh per room
- Alleged deficiencies
- The structures reportedly lacked drainage, roads and water supply
- Replacement charge
- Ward 1/A Superintendent Anita Rathod was assigned the Assistant Commissioner’s responsibilities