59 illegal structures demolished in Junagadh’s Uparkot area
As many as 59 unauthorised houses built on government land in the Uparkot area of Junagadh were demolished by authorities, affecting as many families. The action was taken after none of the occupants could provide valid documents despite being served notices, officials said. Collector Anil Ranavasiya stated that the structures, spread over 14,000 square metres and valued at ₹50 crore, were removed as per due legal process.The operation began early morning with 10 JCB machines and around 400 police personnel, including 3 DYSPs, 15 PIs, and 30 PSIs. Officials from the Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited, the fire department, and the archaeology department also assisted. Ranavasiya added that ‘some of the structures also belonged to accused involved in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and bootlegging cases’. Notices under Sections 61 and 202 were served, but no proof of ownership was submitted, said Prant Officer Charan Singh Gohil.Locals affected by the drive questioned why basic utilities like electricity had been provided if the houses were illegal, while also claiming they had lived there for years. The operation has stirred debate about delayed action and has left the evicted families without shelter. However, authorities maintain that the drive is part of a wider crackdown on illegal encroachments on government land.Read also: Development after demolition: Gujarat govt unveils two-phase plan for Chandola Lake
As many as 59 unauthorised houses built on government land in the Uparkot area of Junagadh were demolished by authorities, affecting as many families.
The action was taken after none of the occupants could provide valid documents despite being served notices, officials said.
Collector Anil Ranavasiya stated that the structures, spread over 14,000 square metres and valued at ₹50 crore, were removed as per due legal process.
The operation began early morning with 10 JCB machines and around 400 police personnel, including 3 DYSPs, 15 PIs, and 30 PSIs.
Officials from the Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited, the fire department, and the archaeology department also assisted.
Ranavasiya added that ‘some of the structures also belonged to accused involved in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and bootlegging cases’.
Notices under Sections 61 and 202 were served, but no proof of ownership was submitted, said Prant Officer Charan Singh Gohil.
Locals affected by the drive questioned why basic utilities like electricity had been provided if the houses were illegal, while also claiming they had lived there for years.
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