Howrah Faces Issues of Land Grab and Illegal Buildings, Says West Bengal CM
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Howrah Faces Issues of Land Grab and Illegal Buildings, Says West Bengal CM

West Bengal Chief Minister has voiced serious concerns about rampant land grabbing and unauthorised constructions in Howrah, describing the situation as chaotic. The CM emphasised that these illegal activities are disrupting urban planning efforts and posing significant challenges to the city's infrastructure development.

The CM's remarks underscored the urgent need for stringent enforcement measures to curb unauthorised land encroachments and illegal building constructions. These actions not only violate regulatory norms but also hinder the city's growth prospects and jeopardise public safety.

Authorities have been urged to take decisive actions to dismantle illegal structures and reclaim encroached land to restore order in Howrah. The CM emphasised the importance of upholding the rule of law and ensuring that urban development initiatives proceed in a structured and lawful manner.

The issue of land grabbing and illegal constructions has been a longstanding concern in Howrah, affecting its urban landscape and creating obstacles to planned development projects. Efforts to address these challenges are crucial to safeguarding public interests and promoting sustainable urban growth.

As the state government intensifies its efforts to tackle these issues, stakeholders and residents are hopeful for effective interventions that will restore order and pave the way for inclusive and regulated urban development in Howrah.

West Bengal Chief Minister has voiced serious concerns about rampant land grabbing and unauthorised constructions in Howrah, describing the situation as chaotic. The CM emphasised that these illegal activities are disrupting urban planning efforts and posing significant challenges to the city's infrastructure development. The CM's remarks underscored the urgent need for stringent enforcement measures to curb unauthorised land encroachments and illegal building constructions. These actions not only violate regulatory norms but also hinder the city's growth prospects and jeopardise public safety. Authorities have been urged to take decisive actions to dismantle illegal structures and reclaim encroached land to restore order in Howrah. The CM emphasised the importance of upholding the rule of law and ensuring that urban development initiatives proceed in a structured and lawful manner. The issue of land grabbing and illegal constructions has been a longstanding concern in Howrah, affecting its urban landscape and creating obstacles to planned development projects. Efforts to address these challenges are crucial to safeguarding public interests and promoting sustainable urban growth. As the state government intensifies its efforts to tackle these issues, stakeholders and residents are hopeful for effective interventions that will restore order and pave the way for inclusive and regulated urban development in Howrah.

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