Mysuru, Oct. 31 -- MDA's Rs. 80-crore property demolition

The family members of owners of a large residential property worth Rs. 80 crore, bulldozed yesterday by the Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) in Vijayanagar Fourth Stage, Second Phase Layout, have strongly objected to the demolition.

The property is located in Survey No. 118 of Basavanahalli village, Kasaba Hobli, Mysuru taluk. The demolition drive covered about 5 acres and 14 guntas in the layout. The encroached property included a 50 ft. x 80 ft. house and 14 sites, each measuring 40 ft. x 60 ft.

Gauri, daughter of one of the landowners, alleged that MDA officials demolished their house without issuing any notice and in violation of Court orders.

Speaking to reporters, Gauri s...