Archive · 7 Sep 2026
KDMC Demolishes Unauthorised Nilje Market, Files Case Against Landowner
The KDMC removed a market that officials said was operating without permission in Nilje, Dombivli.
The action happened on September 7, 2026.
Municipal workers said some vendors and the landowner resisted them.
Officials alleged that some workers were obstructed and manhandled.
They also said a vehicle was driven toward the civic team.
Police from Manpada helped calm the situation.
The market was shut down after the police arrived.
A case was filed against landowner Raja Patil, and KDMC plans to take more action against unauthorised markets.
The Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation demolished an unauthorised market behind Green Park Tower in Lodha Heaven, Nilje.
The operation was conducted by KDMC’s headquarters hawker control squad and E-Ward team on September 7, 2026.
Officials said vendors and landowner Raja Patil resisted the action and allegedly obstructed and manhandled civic employees.
KDMC officials also alleged that an attempt was made to drive a vehicle toward municipal personnel.
Police brought the situation under control, while a case was filed against Raja Patil and KDMC said further enforcement would continue.
- Who
- The Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation, its hawker control teams, vendors, landowner Raja Patil and Manpada Police.
- What
- KDMC demolished and shut down an unauthorised market and filed a case alleging obstruction and assault of civic employees.
- When
- September 7, 2026.
- Where
- Behind Green Park Tower at Lodha Heaven in Nilje, Dombivli.
- Why
- KDMC said the market was unauthorised and the action was part of its effort to remove encroachments and regulate unauthorised commercial activity.
- Civic body
- Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation
- Location
- Behind Green Park Tower, Lodha Heaven, Nilje, Dombivli
- Date
- September 7, 2026
- Operation
- Demolition and encroachment removal drive
- Police station
- Manpada Police Station
- Person named in case
- Landowner and market organiser Raja Patil
- Follow-up
- KDMC plans an interdepartmental meeting to seek a permanent solution and prevent the market from reopening.