NMMC Unauthorized Slums Demolished by Nerul Encroachment Department; Need for Government Attention on Illegal Constructions ?
recent crackdown on illegal encroachments, the Nerul Division Encroachment Department took action against unauthorized slums, while turning a blind eye to the growing problem of illegal constructions in the region
TPN24 Desk 
Unauthorized Slums Demolished by Nerul Encroachment Department; Need for Government Attention on Illegal Constructions?
Navi Mumbai 21.09.2024– In a recent crackdown on illegal encroachments, the Nerul Division Encroachment Department took action against unauthorized slums, while turning a blind eye to the growing problem of illegal constructions in the region. The operation, conducted under the guidance of Commissioner Dr. Kailas Shinde and Dr. Rahul Gethe, led to the seizure of various belongings from the slums, including makeshift structures, household items, and other possessions.
The action took place near Bhagwan Baba Garden in Nerul East, Sector 9, where unauthorized slums had mushroomed on footpaths and around the municipal water lifting station, causing significant disruption to law and order in the area.
Items Seized in the Operation:
- Five bags
- Six water jars
- Clothing bundles
- Stone stoves
- Eight tarpaulins
- Seven ropes
- Two plywood tables
- Two sofas
- Two beds
- Three tables
- Six large plywood sheets
- Three small plywood sheets
- Thirty-six bamboo sticks
- A green net, and more.
The seized items were transported to the Koparkhairane dumping ground on September 19, 2024. The eviction involved a coordinated effort with officers from the encroachment department, 12 laborers, two pickup trucks, a dumper, local Nerul police, and security guards.
Background and Public Concerns
The demolition comes in response to growing complaints from local residents about the illegal encampments, which had become a hub for unauthorized activities. The slums posed safety concerns for pedestrians, particularly women, as around 20-25 people were reportedly sleeping on the footpath each night, creating an unsafe environment. Additionally, the presence of these slums was causing considerable inconvenience to the local community, with reports of lawlessness and unsanitary conditions being raised by local newspapers.
Unaddressed Illegal Constructions?
While the Nerul Encroachment Department swiftly acted against the slums, there are rising concerns about their inaction towards more significant illegal constructions proliferating in the region. Many citizens are questioning why these larger-scale illegal developments are not being addressed with the same urgency, raising suspicions about potential leniency or corruption within the local authorities.
Government Attention Needed
The state government’s intervention is now being called for to address both unauthorized slums and illegal constructions in Navi Mumbai. With such actions gaining public attention, the Nerul Division Encroachment Department has vowed to continue their anti-encroachment drive, but it remains to be seen whether illegal constructions will face the same level of scrutiny and action.
