The Kolkata Municipal Corporation issued demolition notices Tuesday to properties linked to Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee over alleged illegal construction.
The move signals an escalation in legal pressure on the Member of Parliament from Diamond Harbour, occurring amid a period of heightened political scrutiny in West Bengal. The civic body is now demanding property documents and strict compliance with building regulations.
Reports on the scale of the enforcement vary. One report indicates that demolition notices were served to 17 properties [1], while another source said only two demolition notices were sent [2]. Additionally, the corporation has requested plans and documents for approximately 21 landed properties [3].
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation said that the structures in question violate existing building regulations through unauthorized construction. According to the notices, the city has set a seven-day deadline for the demolition of the illegal structures [4].
Banerjee serves as a key leader within the Trinamool Congress. The civic body's actions follow a pattern of increasing legal challenges facing several Trinamool leaders in the region. The corporation is currently seeking the submission of all relevant property documents to determine the legality of the sites involved.
“The Kolkata Municipal Corporation issued demolition notices Tuesday to properties linked to Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee.”
This action by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation represents a significant legal challenge for a high-ranking Trinamool Congress official. By targeting the physical assets of a national general secretary, the civic body is applying direct administrative pressure that may be linked to broader political shifts in West Bengal following recent electoral outcomes.
