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The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has carried out a major demolition and anti-encroachment operation to reclaim approximately 25 acres of land near the upcoming Noida International Airport, officials said. The action targeted unauthorised housing colonies and illegally plotted land in villages such as Dayanatpur and Sabota Mustafabad that were being marketed to buyers as airport townships without approvals. Demolition teams cleared a roughly 12-acre colony and adjoining parcels, and also removed encroachments on a key access road leading to the airport. YEIDA officers, supported by police and revenue officials, were present during the drive and said first information reports will be registered against illegal developers. The reclaimed land is estimated to be worth around INR 400 crore and forms part of the authority's broader crackdown against fraudulent real estate activities in its notified area as infrastructure development around the airport advances.
The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has intensified enforcement against unauthorised real estate development near the Noida International Airport by dismantling illegal colonies and reclaiming approximately 25 acres of encroached land, the authority said. The action, carried out early this week, targeted unapproved housing projects and illegally plotted parcels that had proliferated in areas such as Dayanatpur and Sabota Mustafabad villages, driven by speculative interest following the airport announcement. Advertisement
According to YEIDA officials, demolition teams removed an unauthorised colony spanning about 12 acres branded as Green City along with adjacent illegally plotted land measuring roughly 7 acres. The drive also cleared encroachments along a 60-metre-wide road that provides access to the airport, ensuring that the corridor remains free of illegal structures that could hinder planned infrastructure development. The reclaimed land is estimated to have a combined value of around INR 400 crore, reflecting its proximity to ongoing and future developments associated with the upcoming airport project.
The enforcement operation was overseen by YEIDA's additional chief executive officer and officer on special duty, supported by teams from the police and revenue departments. Officials said that first information reports (FIRs) will be filed against the developers and promoters responsible for the illegal colonies, which were allegedly sold to unsuspecting buyers without necessary approvals or land-use changes. Observers have noted that such unauthorised developments have often been marketed with exaggerated claims about proximity to the airport and future appreciation, luring investors into questionable transactions.
This latest demolition is part of a broader campaign by YEIDA against so-called airport township schemes and illegal land conversions within its notified jurisdiction. The authority has previously undertaken multiple anti-encroachment drives in adjoining districts, reclaiming large tracts of land from unapproved occupation. In recent months alone, YEIDA freed hundreds of acres in neighbouring districts such as Aligarh and Bulandshahr, dismantling unauthorised settlements and restoring land earmarked for planned infrastructure and urban projects.
Officials emphasised the importance of protecting land designated for public infrastructure and strategic development, particularly in the context of the Noida International Airport project, which has spurred significant economic activity and speculative interest in nearby areas. They reiterated that any construction within YEIDA's notified area must adhere to approved land-use plans, obtain requisite permissions and comply with regulatory norms. Unauthorised activity not only undermines regulatory frameworks but also exposes buyers to legal and financial risks.
The demolition drive forms part of YEIDA's broader efforts to curb illegal real estate practices, reinforce planned development around key infrastructure nodes and safeguard future growth corridors. As the airport project advances and related economic zones take shape, the authority has signalled increased vigilance against unlawful land conversions, ensuring that land set aside for industrial, residential and mixed-use development is protected from encroachment and speculative misuse.
YEIDA's enforcement actions have underscored the need for prospective investors and homebuyers to exercise due diligence, verify approvals and consult authoritative land records before participating in real estate transactions, particularly in rapidly evolving sectors around major infrastructure projects.
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