Corporation drive to crack down on illegal constructions
Mayor V.V.Rajesh said on Tuesday that those who have carried out illegal constructions should remove it themselves, failing which the civic body will demolish the constructions and make the owner pay for the cost of demolition
The Thiruvananthapuram Corporation has commenced a crackdown on illegal constructions, with Mayor V.V.Rajesh emphasizing that owners must remove the structures themselves if they persist. The civic body plans to employ special squads during the Onam holidays to prevent such activities. Recently, five illegal constructions were identified across the city, including one erected despite a stop memo and another with four floors built beyond the permitted two.
Rajesh highlighted the presence of a powerful mafia in the city that enables illegal constructions, vowing to prevent any unauthorized structures. He also mentioned taking action against a Corporation official for negligence in handling such cases. Further enforcement will occur after the Corporation council determines designated areas for vending, non-vending, and semi-vending establishments.
The mayor clarified that wayside eateries, while providing basic livelihoods, are increasingly being operated by large groups, necessitating stringent license issuance procedures.
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