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The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has reclaimed over 60,000 square meters of land from illegal encroachments in the past year, targeting 30 unauthorized colonies. Between January 1, 2024, and January 17, 2025, the GDA demolished 87 illegal structures, sealed 280 properties, and registered 172 FIRs, collecting fines worth INR 29.36 crore. The reclaimed land is crucial for the Harnandipuram township project, which requires 501 hectares. The demolition efforts have focused on key areas near the Transit-Oriented Development zone. GDA's crackdown aims to enforce urban planning regulations and ensure sustainable development in Ghaziabad.
The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has made significant progress in its efforts to reclaim land from illegal encroachments, recovering over 60,000 square meters in the past year. The authority has targeted more than 30 illegal colonies, demolishing structures that were built without proper approval. Advertisement
From January 1, 2024, to January 17, 2025, the GDA conducted extensive anti-encroachment drives in all eight of its operational zones. During this period, 87 illegal structures and hutments were demolished.
In addition to demolitions, the GDA has taken a multi-faceted approach to combat illegal encroachments. This includes sealing off illegal properties, filing First Information Reports (FIRs) against offenders, and imposing fines. The authority has registered FIRs in 172 cases, sealed 280 structures, and issued 785 challans. The total amount collected through fines reached approximately INR 29.36 crore.
The anti-encroachment efforts are part of a broader strategy to expand the GDA's land bank, particularly for the upcoming Harnandipuram township project. The GDA aims to secure 501 hectares of land for this development, with only 11 hectares currently under its control. The reclamation of land is critical to support this ambitious project, which is expected to enhance urban infrastructure and housing in the region.
The demolition activities have primarily focused on areas such as RNE, Duhai, Basantpur Seinthli, Muradnagar, Modinagar, and Navipur. These locations are strategically important as they are near the proposed township and fall within the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) zone. This zone is designed to promote sustainable urban growth by integrating transportation and land use.
In the past, the GDA faced challenges in its efforts to regulate illegal constructions. In 2021, it identified 321 illegal colonies, including notable areas like Brij Nagri and Nandini Enclave. These colonies often posed problems for urban planning and infrastructure development. To address this, the GDA had previously banned the registration of properties in these illegal colonies, leading to disputes with the stamps and registration department. This conflict escalated to the Allahabad High Court, which ruled in 2019 that the GDA's ban on registrations was unjustified, imposing a fine on the then district magistrate.
The GDA's current initiatives reflect a renewed commitment to enforcing land use regulations and ensuring that urban development proceeds in an orderly fashion. As the authority continues its crackdown on illegal encroachments, it aims to create a more sustainable and well-planned urban environment for the residents of Ghaziabad.
These efforts not only aim to reclaim land but also to establish a clearer framework for property ownership and development in the city. With ongoing challenges in urban management, the GDA's actions may serve as a model for other regions grappling with similar issues of encroachment and illegal construction.
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