By Team Clarion
PILIBHIT — The district administration in Uttar Pradesh’s Pilibhit has launched a major crackdown on “unauthorised” residential areas, demolishing several “illegal” colonies near the historic Bale Miyan mazar and warning that more action is likely in the coming days.
The operation, carried out by revenue and municipal authorities, has created concern among land developers and prospective buyers after officials identified a total of 12 colonies allegedly developed without the required permissions.
The latest demolition drive took place in areas surrounding the well-known Bale Miyan mazar, a prominent religious and cultural landmark in Pilibhit that attracts visitors from different communities.
Officials said three colonies under development near the shrine were demolished after investigations found that they had been established without legal approval from the relevant authorities.
The action was led by City Magistrate Vijayvardhan Tomar along with members of the district administration.
According to officials, the colonies were being developed in violation of planning regulations and lacked the necessary government permissions required for residential projects.
“The administration has found that these colonies were being developed without approval. Action has been taken in accordance with the law,” City Magistrate Tomar said during the operation.
Heavy machinery was brought to the sites as officials supervised the demolition of structures associated with the unauthorised developments.
The operation drew attention from locals and property dealers, many of whom gathered near the affected areas.
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