Srinagar, July 16, KDC: Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) has carried out a major crackdown, demolishing scores of unauthorized structures across the city and warning of stringent action against violators.
The demolition drive, led by Chief Enforcement Officer Suhail Nabi Chintsaz, has intensified, targeting major building violations and unauthorized constructions in multiple areas of Srinagar.
An official told the news agency Kashmir Dot Com (KDC) that the Corporation is committed to enforcing building regulations without exception and that strict action will be taken against anyone attempting to resume illegal or unauthorized construction after demolition.
“The drive will continue in the coming days and no violator will be spared. Any attempt to restart unauthorized construction will invite strict legal action,” the official said.
Issuing a stern warning, Chief Enforcement Officer Suhail Nabi Chintsaz said unauthorized constructions would not be tolerated and that all violations would be dealt with strictly in accordance with law.
He also recommended immediate disciplinary action against the concerned Ward Officers, Building Inspectors and Supervisors for alleged negligence and possible complicity in permitting such violations. Stressing the need for greater transparency and accountability, Chintsaz further called for a comprehensive reshuffle of the wing.
The official said that the demolition campaign is part of a sustained city-wide effort to curb unauthorized urban development, restore compliance with approved building norms and fix responsibility for illegal constructions that have not only altered the city’s planned development but also caused substantial financial loss to the government exchequer.
The official said that the demolition drive will continue across all affected areas until illegal structures are removed and planning laws are strictly enforced. (KDC)
