Kolkata, Nov. 11 -- The South 24-Parganas district administration on Wednesday began demolishing the allegedly unauthorised house of former Trinamool Congress MLA Jahangir Khan in the Srirampur area of Falta, following court permission.
The demolition drive began around 8.30 am in the presence of the Block Development Officer (BDO), police personnel and fire department officials. As the house is situated in a congested locality where bulldozers cannot enter, officials first removed household belongings and furniture. After the exercise continued till around 1 pm, demolition work began using hand tools.
The administration had issued several notices to Khan over the alleged unauthorised construction and summoned him for hearings, but he reportedly failed to appear. He was also directed to demolish the unauthorised portion within seven days. Following his failure to comply, the administration proceeded with the action after securing court permission.
Complaints had earlier been lodged seeking an inquiry into whether the house was constructed in accordance with building regulations. Under existing norms, Zilla Parishad approval is generally required for building plans involving structures exceeding two floors.
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