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The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation has ramped up enforcement against unauthorised construction and water theft ahead of the monsoon. In Gulmandi, officials razed two dozen illegal shop extensions and a hazardous building, while traders near Rangar Galli were warned to self-demolish encroachments. In Kiradpura, over 100 illegal water connections were cut, restoring supply to legal users. Recent drives also cleared 340 encroachments on Beed Bypass Road and bulldozed 229 structures in Mukundwadi, sparking protests over alleged due process violations. Earlier efforts used robotic tools to detect hidden pipelines. Authorities warn that unpaid irrigation dues could delay the city's main water project.
The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation has intensified its citywide campaign against unauthorised construction and water theft. In Gulmandi locality, civic officials demolished nearly two dozen illegally extended commercial shops, along with a severely dilapidated building long identified as a safety hazard. Despite repeated warnings and official notices issued in past months, the occupants failed to act, leading authorities to intervene ahead of the monsoon to prevent potential disasters. Traders around Rangar Galli were advised to voluntarily remove their own illegal extensions to avoid enforcement action. Advertisement
Simultaneously, the corporation launched a targeted operation in Kiradpura, where over 100 illegal water connections had been siphoning water from a 200-mm pipeline. These unauthorised connections had not only reduced pressure for legitimate users but also imposed significant stress on the distribution network. The civic body, through a dedicated task force, disconnected the illegal taps and restored proper flow to affected areas.
These actions follow a series of recent enforcement drives. Just last week, over 340 encroachments were removed along the Beed Bypass Road, and fines totalling around INR 280,000 were levied on violators. A few days prior, 229 structures were bulldozed in Mukundwadi, triggering resident protests and accusations of procedural lapses. Local opposition leaders and activists alleged that demolition notices were either insufficient or ignored, raising concerns over transparency and due process.
The issue of illegal water tapping has been a longstanding one for the municipal authorities. Earlier this year, officials employed robotic equipment to detect and regularise close to 30 concealed water pipelines, subsequently imposing penalties and issuing compliance notices. These efforts are part of a broader attempt to ensure equitable distribution of resources and to safeguard the city's main water supply project. However, the civic administration has also cautioned that unpaid dues to the state irrigation department continue to threaten the timely completion of this critical project.
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