Nearly 20 unauthorised temporary structures spread over seven acres were razed in a demolition drive by MCG on Tuesday.
The freed land, worth crores of rupees, is part of a residential zone, allowing both residential and commercial development.
Led by nodal officer RS Batth, the MCG enforcement team, supported by over 100 police personnel, dismantled illegal structures, including nurseries, temporary jhuggis and an unauthorised borewell.
The encroached land was being used for farming and scrap-related activities, disrupting the planning and development of the area.The operation faced initial resistance, with some locals claiming the land was under a court dispute.
MCG officials, however, clarified that there was no stay order on the property and an investigation confirmed the land is mutated in MCG’s name, nullifying encroachers’ claims.
According to a senior MCG official, the court matter involves a dispute between locals and a private company alleging the land was fraudulently transferred to the panchayat earlier.
However, this does not affect MCG’s ownership or right to act against encroachment.
The official also gave a final warning to illegal occupants to vacate any remaining construction.
The nodal officer also directed jhuggi residents to clear the area within 24 hours, failing which FIRs would be lodged, and further demolition would be carried out.
“Govt land is an asset for the city’s planning and development. Illegal encroachments disrupt these goals and will not be tolerated. I urge all offenders to remove unauthorised structures or face strict legal action,” Batth said.
This reclaimed land is expected to boost urban planning and facilitate future development projects in Sector 62.
MCG has reiterated its commitment to taking strict action against illegal encroachments across the city to safeguard public assets and promote planned development.
