SC Orders Sealing Of 16,726 Illegal Structures In Meerut, Seeks Demolition
Taking serious note of widespread illegal construction and the commercial use of residential properties in Meerut, the Supreme Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to seal 16,726 unauthorised structures identified in one zone and proceed with their demolition. A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan also constituted a judicial commission headed by former Supreme Court judge…
In response to the proliferation of unauthorised structures in Meerut, the Supreme Court has ordered the sealing and demolition of 16,726 illegal buildings in the city. A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan directed the Uttar Pradesh government to take swift action against these structures. A judicial commission, led by former Supreme Court judge Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia, has been appointed to investigate illegal residential colonies at Uldepur, located on Meerut's outskirts.
The commission will assess the land on which these colonies were built and scrutinize the involvement of officials. The court's order stems from a status report submitted by P Guruprasad, Chairman of the Uttar Pradesh Awas Evam Vikas Parishad. The report revealed that 16 inspection teams identified a staggering 16,726 illegal structures in Zone-A, with 12,907 being residential, 874 residential-cum-non-residential, and 2,945 non-residential.
The bench expressed concern over the extent of illegal construction, stating that the situation is "extremely grim." Occupants are required to vacate the sealed premises, and the authorities are instructed to initiate demolition as soon as possible.
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