{
  "id": 8479740,
  "title": "Kalyan: KDMC Demolishes 6 Unauthorised Rooms, 5 Plinths In Balyani As Illegal Construction Drive Intensifies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/kalyan-kdmc-demolishes-6-unauthorised-rooms-5-plinths-in-balyani-as",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T14:22:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/kalyan-kdmc-demolishes-6-unauthorised-rooms-5-plinths-in-balyani-as-illegal-construction-drive-intensifies"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) has ramped up efforts against unauthorized constructions in its ‘A’ ward, specifically targeting six unauthorised rooms and five plinths in the Pawar Nagar area of Balyani. The demolition was carried out near the Vadodara Expressway after the civic administration recognized the structures as unlawful. The ‘A’ ward demolition team performed the action under the orders of KDMC Commissioner Abhinav Goyal and Deputy Commissioner (Unauthorised Construction Control) Prasad Borkar. Anita Rathod, who recently assumed the role of Assistant Commissioner in the ‘A’ ward, initiated the enforcement drive. Prior to her appointment, the city government had also taken action against an unauthorized construction built on a reserved plot in the region. KDMC has signaled that it will continue to enforce regulations against unauthorized constructions as part of its ongoing drive. The recent demolitions in Balyani are part of the city administration’s broader efforts to curb unauthorized development and ensure compliance with planning regulations in the ward.",
  "summary": "Kalyan, September 19, 2026: The Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) has intensified action against unauthorised constructions in its ‘A’ ward, with civic officials demolishing six unauthorised rooms and five plinths in the Pawar Nagar area of Balyani. The action was carried out near the Vadodara Expressway after the civic administration identified the structures as unauthorised. A team…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}