After MCD tribunal hearing, MCD continues demolition drive in Uttam Nagar

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New Delhi: Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Thursday continued its demolition drive in Uttam Nagar, targeting illegal structures allegedly linked to individuals accused in a fatal Holi clash on March 4.

Sources said the affected parties had approached the Delhi High Court on April 13 against demolition action carried out by the civic body the same day. “The court granted a 15-day stay and directed the petitioners to approach the MCD’s appellate tribunal. The family moved the tribunal on April 28 and was heard on April 29, during which the stay was vacated and MCD’s action upheld. Following this, the civic body resumed the demolition,” a source said.

On Thursday, MCD took action against two properties. “One involved a building constructed by amalgamating three plots, while the other comprised two plots—both in violation of building norms. The action will continue to render the structures uninhabitable,” an official said. He added that the area falls under a JJ cluster where the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) had allotted 25 sq yard plots, which cannot be amalgamated.

MCD officials maintained that prior notices had been served on the defaulters and said the drive was part of routine anti-encroachment action.

Earlier, on March 8 and April 13, MCD had carried out demolition action against the alleged illegal encroachments linked to the main accused. Shortly after the April 13 action, the daughter of the accused, who is currently lodged in Tihar Jail, approached the high court seeking urgent intervention. The court then directed MCD to pause the demolition for a few days and advised the petitioner to approach the appellate tribunal.

The incident dates back to March 4, when a dispute allegedly triggered by a balloon being thrown from a rooftop escalated into a violent clash, resulting in the death of 26-year-old Tarun Kumar. On March 8, MCD had demolished alleged illegal encroachments linked to the main accused, including constructions over a public drain, to restore water flow, officials said.
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