Question : Encroachments and Unauthorised Constructions



(a) whether the large scale encroachments and unauthorised constructions have been made by the flat-holders of the various Cooperative Group Housing Societies in Delhi particularly in the West Enclave,Pitampura which were allotted lands by the Delhi Deveiopment Authority (ODA) ;

(b) if so, whether it is proposed to get such unauthorised constructions demolished by the Demolition Squad of DDA or any other Government Agency; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)

(a) Detection and legal action in respect of encroachments and unauthorised constructions is a continuous process. In the case of West Enclave, Pitampura, the building activities stand transferred by Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). The MCD have reported that unauthorized constructions were booked so far in 48 cases of flat holders of Co-operative Group Housing Societies in West Enclave, Pitampura.

(b) Demolition orders under Section 343 of Delhi Municipal Corporation . Act, 1957 have already been passed in respect of unauthorised constructions.

(c) Does not arise.