Siliguri, 22nd July (N.S.): The Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) carried out a demolition drive against illegal constructions at Planet Mall on Sevoke Road on Tuesday. The operation was conducted in the presence of police and SMC engineers.
According to officials, several unauthorized structures had been constructed inside the mall without prior permission. This included the illegal installation of a lift by a restaurant and other unauthorized developments at various locations inside the mall. Even the rear section of the mall saw the construction of illegal houses and a staircase for internal entry, which were not part of the approved building plan.
Despite previous demolitions of unauthorized portions at the site, fresh illegal constructions were reported, prompting the SMC to take action again.
On Tuesday, SMC staff, along with police and engineers, dismantled these unauthorized structures as part of the municipal enforcement drive.