BBMP puts up banners on illegal constructions, gives owners 7 days time to remove encroachments

BENGALURU: After the Babusabpalya tragedy, the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has been jolted into action against unauthorized buildings. It has now started putting up banners on under-construction building which are illegal.

Following a survey, the BBMP identified over 2,000 illegal buildings in the city, with the Mahadevapura zone having the highest number. The BBMP has issued notices to these buildings, warning the owners to demolish the illegal construction within seven days or face seizure.

At least eight people died after a seven-storey under-construction building collapsed in Babusabpalya recently. Following this incident, BBMP conducted a survey of unauthorized buildings under construction in the city.

The survey revealed over 2,000 unauthorized buildings in the city, with the Mahadevapura zone having the highest number at over 400 unauthorized buildings under construction. The BBMP has issued notices to these buildings, ordering their demolition.

The BBMP has issued notices to 400 unauthorized buildings under construction, ordering their demolition. The owners have been given a 7-day deadline to take it down. If they fail to comply, the corporation will seize the buildings.