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NKDA has issued notices to 37 residential buildings in New Town for operating hotels, guest houses and banquet facilities without the required permissions. These properties, spread across Action Area I and II, were found violating rules that allow commercial use of residential units only after obtaining prior approval and meeting safety norms. The authority highlighted concerns related to fire hazards, unapproved building changes and non-compliance with statutory requirements. Earlier this year, NKDA had also taken action against several other unauthorised commercial establishments. A provisional NOC system has now been introduced to regulate limited commercial use.
The New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) has taken further enforcement action against unauthorised commercial activities in residential buildings. Authorities recently served notices to 37 buildings in New Town that were running hotels, guest houses and banquet services without the approvals required under urban-development rules. Of these, 19 buildings are located in Action Area I and 18 in Action Area II. Advertisement
Officials stated that inspections revealed several residential properties were being used for commercial hospitality activities despite clear guidelines issued by the state in 2015. The notification allows a section of residential premises to be used for business purposes only after securing approval, meeting structural and fire-safety requirements, and ensuring the building plan supports such use. NKDA noted that these conditions were not met in the properties that received notices.
The notices pointed out that unapproved operational changes increase the risk of fire hazards and can compromise the safety of occupants and visitors. Owners have been directed to immediately stop all such activities until the necessary permissions are obtained. Authorities also identified instances of unauthorised alterations in building layouts and missing safety features such as proper exit routes and firefighting systems.
This step forms part of a series of regulatory measures NKDA has taken over the past months to address misuse of residential spaces. Earlier this year, notices were issued to 11 ceremonial houses, three nursing homes and 13 other residential buildings for similar violations. Actions were also taken against rooftop cafes and banquet facilities that were operating without clearances.
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