Follow SOPs, rules during action against encroachments, illegal construction, says Thane civic chief

Thane, Jan 19 (PTI) Thane civic chief Abhijit Bangar on Thursday asked officials to follow standard operating procedures and rules and regulations laid down by the Maharashtra government while taking action against encroachments and unauthorised construction.

Special squads formed for this purpose must be available at the ward level round the clock, and police must provide security while such drives are being conducted, an official said quoting Bangar.

“He has said assistant commissioners will be held responsible for any additional unauthorised construction in their respective wards. He also said cost of demolition must be recovered from the owner,” the official added.