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Residents of Bhubaneswar's GGP Colony have raised complaints that a developer is encroaching on a common road and parts of the residential complex for a new construction project. Heavy vehicles and unauthorised commercial use of common areas have reduced parking and disrupted daily life. Despite inspection reports and favourable orders from ORERA and an ODA court, residents say authorities have not acted on the ground. Their letters to the state housing department were forwarded to civic agencies, but enforcement remains slow, highlighting the need for stricter monitoring of encroachments in the city.
Residents of the GGP Colony housing complex in Bhubaneswar have raised concerns that a developer has encroached on a common road used by the community, affecting movement and daily life. They said that heavy vehicles and machinery connected to a new construction project next to the existing complex have been using the road, which was intended for residents of the first project. Residents also reported that parts of the complex's common areas, including ground floor space, parking lots, and the main gate zone, were being occupied for unauthorised commercial and institutional purposes. This has reduced parking space, increased congestion, and disrupted normal residential life. Advertisement
The residents association stated that they had repeatedly approached authorities over the past several months. Inspection reports and orders from the Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA) and an ODA court had favoured residents, but they said no action had been implemented on the ground. Their complaints were sent to the state housing and urban development department, which in turn forwarded them to the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA), ORERA, and the directorate of town planning for further review and action.
Additional concerns raised by the residents include the absence of a proper compound wall, water stagnation in the basement, and degradation of internal infrastructure. They stressed that these issues persisted despite favourable rulings from regulatory authorities. The state housing department directed local agencies to examine the allegations and report on measures taken, but residents remain dissatisfied with the slow response.
This case is part of broader concerns in Bhubaneswar about encroachment and roadside occupation. The city authorities have carried out multiple eviction and land reclamation drives in areas such as Patia and Rasulgarh, with coordinated action by BDA and BMC to reclaim roads and land illegally occupied by private parties. Residents say that enforcement on ongoing violations in housing complexes like GGP Colony needs similar attention to maintain civic amenities and protect public spaces.
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