Archive · 3 Sep 2025
NKDA to Scrutinize Projects After Court's Demolition Order
The local government in Kolkata is checking all building projects after a court said a building was built illegally.
They're looking closely at projects by certain builders.
The court found the builders got permission in a way that wasn't allowed.
The goal is to ensure everything was done correctly.
NKDA officials will now scrutinize projects by Merlin, Surekha, and JB groups.
Officials involved will face inquiries from the State Vigilance Commission.
The investigation follows the demolition order of a tower in the Elita Garden Vista project.
NKDA will scrutinize projects in New Town-Rajarhat area.
Calcutta High Court ordered demolition of a tower.
Scrutiny focuses on projects by Merlin, Surekha, and JB groups.
Court found collusion between builders and NKDA officials.
Officials involved in approving the plan will face inquiries.
- Who
- NKDA, Calcutta High Court
- What
- Scrutinizing building projects after a court ordered demolition
- When
- Following a Calcutta High Court order on August 29
- Where
- New Town-Rajarhat, Kolkata
- Why
- Due to construction violations and potential fraud.
- Location
- New Town-Rajarhat, Kolkata
- Organizations Involved
- NKDA, Calcutta High Court
- Developers Under Scrutiny
- Merlin Group, Surekha Group, JB Group
- Court Order
- Demolition of Elita Garden Vista 16th tower
- Violation
- Fraudulent sanction and collusion with NKDA officials