Shops in Shatabdi Tower and SNP Area demolished in Jamshedpur

Jamshedpur, June 2: The repercussions of the High Court’s stringent stance on map deviations are palpable as the Jamshedpur Notified Area Committee (JNAC) team persists in its campaign for enforcement. On Saturday, shops situated in the basements of Shatabdi Tower and SNP Area Holding No. 53 near the Sakchi roundabout were once again dismantled with the aid of laborers. This follows a similar demolition action taken on May 8, when warehouses and shops in the basement of Shatabdi Tower near the Sakchi roundabout were razed.

During inspections, SDO Parul Singh directed the JNAC team to dismantle two remaining shops in the Shatabdi Tower basement. Accordingly, the basements of Sakchi Holding No. 53, owned by Girish Kumar Tiwari and others, along with the two remaining shops in Shatabdi Tower, were demolished. Additionally, a nearby tea shop was also cleared during the operation.

Following a court order in 2011, the basements and ground floors of 46 buildings in Sakchi were sealed. Despite assurances from building owners to convert basements into parking spaces, commercial activities persisted in violation of regulations. In response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed in the High Court, the JNAC team resumed demolition of shops and warehouses in basements. However, complete evacuation of the basements has yet to be achieved. The Dhalbhum SDO is required to submit an affidavit regarding this matter in the High Court. Consequently, buildings where basements have recently been vacated are being targeted for the removal of all remaining shops.

Affidavits required for building map approval

Jamshedpur, June 2: In a bid to enforce adherence to approved building plans within the Jamshedpur Notified Area Committee (JNAC) jurisdiction, architects and building owners must now submit affidavits. These affidavits must explicitly state their commitment to constructing buildings in accordance with approved maps. JNAC will initiate legal action against any deviations from the approved plans, holding both the building owner and architect accountable.

Deputy Municipal Commissioner of JNAC highlighted that as per building bylaws, parking provision in the basement or ground floor of commercial buildings is mandatory. However, despite initial provisions in building maps, many builders convert basements into shops or showrooms for commercial purposes, exacerbating the city’s parking issues.

Over the past four months, JNAC has rigorously scrutinized documents for map approvals, resulting in only four out of 37 applications being granted approval. This delay has also impacted JNAC’s revenue, with only Rs. 3,59,000 generated in May compared to over Rs. 24,24,000 in the same period last year. This move underscores JNAC’s commitment to upholding building regulations and addressing urban planning challenges effectively.