In Gujarat, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) on Saturday carried out a demolition drive against unauthorised constructions on municipal land in Motera Koteshwar village, acting on directions issued by the Gujarat High Court amid a long-running legal dispute over the site. Officials said residents had been informed about the action in advance. While occupants of 12 houses had already vacated their homes, others were given time to shift their belongings before the demolition commenced.
VIDEO | Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Municipal authorities have begun a major demolition and clearance drive near Asaram Bapu Ashram, with action being carried out on 37 structures under heavy police security. Around 125 police personnel and multiple police teams have been deployed to… pic.twitter.com/8Bnm7HcVLM
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The operation targeted houses and structures identified by the civic body as illegal encroachments on AMC-owned land near Asaram Ashram. Municipal officials said the action was limited to portions deemed unauthorised and was being undertaken strictly in compliance with court orders.Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Vani Dudhate said the land belongs to the AMC and that the matter has been the subject of a prolonged legal dispute.
Ahmedabad, Gujarat: ACP Vani Dudhate says, "In Ahmedabad city’s Motera Kuteshwar village, there is a piece of land owned by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), but some illegal houses have been built on it. This issue has been going on for a long time as a legal dispute.… pic.twitter.com/hEOuLW7FZ5
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AMC Estate Department official Mahesh said the civic body's action was confined to constructions that exceeded approved limits and had been declared illegal.Municipal authorities stated that affected residents had been offered alternative accommodation and rental assistance before the demolition drive, but had not accepted the proposals.
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