Ujjain Cracks Down: 6,000 Sq Ft Illegal Build Razed Ahead of Simhastha 2028
Ujjain officials demolish 6,000 sq ft of unauthorized construction near 11-Mukhi Hanuman Temple to clear the Simhastha 2028 zone.
In a massive push to clear the way for the upcoming Simhastha 2028, the Ujjain Municipal Corporation has launched a rigorous anti-encroachment drive, resulting in the demolition of a large-scale Ujjain illegal construction demolition project on Sunday morning.
Heavy Machinery Deployed in Anti-Encroachment Drive
The municipal authorities targeted an unauthorized construction project intended for a hotel and shops, located strategically near the 11-Mukhi Hanuman Temple in Khas Chowk. The operation was not a small-scale effort; the corporation deployed two Poclain machines and three JCB machines to bring down the structures.
The demolition covered a total of approximately 6,000 square feet. This included 3,000 square feet of unauthorized building on the ground floor and another 3,000 square feet on the first floor. To prevent any chaos or interference during the process, security personnel were stationed at the site to ensure the operation was carried out smoothly.
Lack of Permits and Ignored Warnings
According to Superintendent Engineer Pramod Malviya, the construction was being carried out without any valid permits from the governing bodies. The municipal corporation did not act abruptly; a series of legal warnings were issued to the owners before the bulldozers arrived.
The Zone-1 Town Planning Department of the municipal corporation had issued the first notice on January 23, 2026. When no action was taken, a final notice was served on February 10, 2026.
Legal Framework of the Action
These notices were issued under Section 436 of the Madhya Pradesh Municipal Corporation Act, 1956. The legal directives explicitly asked the owners to voluntarily remove the unauthorized structures. Furthermore, the notices warned that if the corporation had to step in, the entire cost of the demolition would be recovered from the parties responsible for the illegal build.
Zero Response Leads to Enforcement
Engineer Shivam Dubey clarified that the corporation proceeded with the enforcement action because no response or corrective measure was received from the owners within the stipulated timeframe.
This demolition is part of a larger, strategic effort by the Ujjain authorities to ensure that the Simhastha 2028 zone is free from illegal developments, ensuring better infrastructure and crowd management for the massive gathering expected during the event.