Noida, a bustling city in Uttar Pradesh, recently made headlines for its crackdown on the real estate mafia. The Noida Authority took a bold step by freeing land worth Rs 3.5 crore in its drive against encroachment on government property. This move was part of a larger effort to tackle illegal constructions and reclaim land that rightfully belonged to the authority.
The crackdown targeted illegal constructions in Noida Sector 42, where the Senior Manager of Work Circle-3 of the Noida Authority supervised the demolition of unauthorized structures. It was discovered that illegal construction had taken place on five percent of the plot in Sector 42, with shops built on approximately 1,000 square meters of land. These shops were intended to be sold to unsuspecting customers, highlighting the nefarious activities of the land mafia.
The land in Sector 42, which was originally designated for residential projects, had been wrongfully occupied by the land mafia. Despite receiving a notice from the Noida Authority, the illegal construction was not demolished, prompting the authority to take decisive action. The demolition drive on Thursday morning saw the destruction of the illegally constructed shops on the authority’s land, with the assistance of two JCBs and a team of 50 authority employees and Noida police.
The Noida Authority has been conducting continuous drives to demolish illegal constructions in the township, with approximately 6 lakh square meters of land worth Rs 2,000 crore already freed from illegal occupation. The CEO of Noida Authority has issued strict instructions to completely demolish illegal constructions by the land mafia, emphasizing the importance of upholding the law and reclaiming public property.
In light of these developments, the CEO has also issued an advisory to the general public, urging potential investors to thoroughly research properties in Noida before making any transactions. It is crucial for individuals to seek complete information from the authority to avoid falling victim to fraudulent practices by the land mafia.
According to data provided by the authority, the highest encroachment was found in villages like Sorkha, Zahidabad, and Salarpur, located in Sectors 76, 78, 79, and 118. Several drives were conducted in these areas to reclaim land worth millions of rupees, underscoring the magnitude of the issue at hand. The authority’s efforts to remove encroachments and restore public land demonstrate a commitment to upholding the law and protecting the interests of the residents of Noida.