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The Housing and Urban Development Department has rejected an appeal by a promoter and home-buyers against the Bhubaneswar Development Authority's order to demolish an unauthorised five-storey residential building in Andilo, Balianta. Officials found that the structure was built without mandatory NOCs or planning approvals, relying instead on an outdated gram panchayat layout predating BDA jurisdiction. A legal dispute between the landowners and promoter further complicated the case, as the owners had revoked the power of attorney. Despite the violations, units had been sold and rented out. Authorities have ordered all occupants to vacate, with demolition costs to be recovered from the promoter and landowners, reinforcing strict action against illegal construction.
The Housing and Urban Development Department has denied the appeal lodged by a promoter and a group of home-buyers against the Bhubaneswar Development Authority's (BDA) demolition order. The building in question-a five-storey residential block in Andilo, Balianta-was found to have been erected without several essential regulatory clearances. Advertisement
Investigations revealed that the promoter did not secure mandatory no-objection certificates (NOCs) or approvals from planning authorities. Instead, they had relied on a village gram panchayat-approved layout that dated back to before the area came under the jurisdiction of the BDA. Further complicating matters, there is a legal dispute between the landowners and the promoter; the power of attorney initially granted by the owners was later revoked, prompting a civil suit.
Despite its unauthorised status, flats within the building had been sold and rented out. The department has directed all parties-including the promoter, landowners, and current occupants-to vacate the premises. Enforcement teams will carry out the demolition, and the expense will be recovered from the promoter and landowners. Should they fail to pay, authorities have indicated that recovery may be pursued through land-revenue arrears or even by attaching the property.
This decision underscores the government-s firm stance on enforcing building regulations and maintaining the integrity of urban development. By holding both the promoter and landowners financially accountable-and ensuring that residents vacate-the authorities are emphasising that shortcuts in regulatory compliance will not be tolerated. The ruling could serve as a deterrent for others considering unauthorised construction, reinforcing the vital importance of securing all approvals before proceeding with development.
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