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Ulhasnagar's civic chief, Vikas Dhakne, has ordered the demolition of a 16-storey building named Jhalak due to its significant encroachment on a designated Development Plan (DP) road. The structure, which was to house 65 residential flats and four commercial shops, violated urban planning regulations. Ganesh Shimpi, assistant municipal commissioner, confirmed that preparations, including police security, are underway to execute the demolition within a week. Despite earlier warnings from former UMC commissioner Aziz Sheikh, the developer, Naresh Wadhwani, failed to rectify the encroachment, which covers 80% of the building. The decision, while praised by activists for upholding planning standards, has shocked buyers who now face the loss of their investments.
The civic chief of Ulhasnagar, Vikas Dhakne, has recently taken decisive action by ordering the demolition of a 16-storey building currently under construction due to its encroachment on a designated Development Plan (DP) road. The building, which is named Jhalak, is intended to feature 65 residential flats and four commercial shops, but its placement has raised significant regulatory concerns. Advertisement
Ganesh Shimpi, the assistant municipal commissioner for Ward 4, where the Jhalak building is situated, told reports from TOI that arrangements are being made for police security and other essential measures to facilitate the demolition. He stated that the demolition would be carried out within a week, underscoring the urgency of addressing the illegal construction.
Earlier this month, Aziz Sheikh, the former commissioner of the Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation (UMC), had issued a directive to the developer, Naresh Wadhwani, to remove the encroaching portions of the building, which are reported to constitute a staggering 80% of its total structure. Sheikh warned the developer that if the demolition was not undertaken voluntarily, the UMC would initiate its own actions and subsequently recover the costs from him. Despite these warnings, the developer failed to comply with the order, leading to the current situation.
This decision has sparked a mixed reaction among stakeholders. While citizen activists have commended the UMC for its proactive stance in enforcing regulations and maintaining urban planning standards, many buyers of the flats and shops in Jhalak have expressed their shock and dismay at the announcement of the entire structure's demolition. Sources have indicated that, considering the extent of the encroachment-amounting to 80% of the building-UMC had little choice but to proceed with a complete demolition to uphold the integrity of the Development Plan and public safety.
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