Why Illegal Constructions Never Make Long-Term Sense
                     Why Illegal Constructions Never 
Make Long-Term Sense?
Indu kumari
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Firstly, it has to be highlighted that nothing is more important than not getting carried away 
by the lower costs of construction erected against legal provisions. People are strongly 
advised not to invest in these places. The satisfaction buyers experience with acquiring 
properties in these constructions is very short-lived. After that, they are subjected to 
hardships for a prolonged duration; peace of mind disappears and every day is filled with 
tensions.
The recent massive demolition drive conducted by HYDRA in Hyderabad reminded people 
about the significance of staying away from illegal buildings. Here, it is worth noting that the 
demolitions carried out by HYDRA are minor when compared with those that took place in 
other parts of the country.
Around a couple of years back, two skyscrapers that were constructed against the concerned 
laws were pulled down on the outskirts of New Delhi. This demolition was done using a 
controlled explosion, making sure that there was no major damage to other constructions in 
the vicinity. Both these buildings, together, consisted of approximately 850 flats that were yet 
to be occupied.
 In 2019, the Supreme Court issued an order to demolish five apartment buildings located 
under the jurisdiction of Maradu Municipality, Kerala. These constructions deviated from 
the CRZ (Coastal Regulation Zone) rules. The court ordered that these demotions be carried 
out within thirty days
  When the order was issued, four of the buildings were already occupied, while the contractor 
responsible for the remaining construction had abandoned the project . Subsequently, the 
demolition happened in January 2020 with the help of a controlled implosion. 
 
 Similarly, a dispute was in progress in the High Court of Mumbai regarding getting a stay order 
for the planned demotion of forty-one buildings. These constructions, which are under the 
jurisdiction of Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation, violated the corresponding regulations. 
The court didn’t give a stay. An order was given to pull down all these buildings within the 
stipulated time frame. 
 
 There is a case about Adarsh Housing Society, situated in Mumbai’s Colaba area. It’s still being 
litigated in court. This housing society was constructed to benefit the widows of armed forces 
personnel who lost their lives serving the country.
 
 With the passage of time, many bureaucrats, political leaders, and officers of the armed forces 
formed a nexus. They manipulated the various rules and regulations and took ownership of flats 
at prices way lower than that of the actual market value. Currently, various agencies are 
conducting thorough investigations. Though the final judgment is still pending, it can be said that 
the risk of demolition cannot be ruled out.
 All the above instances stress how crucial it is for people to exercise the utmost caution while 
buying properties. Here are a few pivotal tips:
 
 Never underestimate the significance of studying documents. Insist on seeing all documents 
pertinent to the property. If the seller or builder responds ambiguously and does not give you all 
the relevant papers, it’s better not to proceed with the transaction. Definitely, there is something 
questionable.
 
 If the price of a property is too low in relation to the standard rates, don’t buy it at any cost. It 
could either be an illegal construction or a part of a construction having grave violations.
 
 Ensure that the property fully conforms to the layout that has received approval from the 
authorities. Do not ignore even minor variations.
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