New Delhi

MCD warns against fake demolition rackets

NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has warned citizens against frauds duping building owners and occupiers by issuing fake notices for unauthorised constructions, misuse and non-deposition of conversion charges.

According to the MCD, these persons issue fake demolition notices indicating penalties on MCD’s letterhead. Such notices make references to the orders of the Supreme Court or the High Court and mention that during inspection, the field staff had noticed the owner or occupier of the property misusing the property without paying conversion charges. Such notices also say the said building has unauthorised construction and would be demolished within three days.

The MCD has lodged FIRs where such instances have been brought to its notice.

Municipal Commissioner K.S. Mehra said: “Such elements first issue fake notices and then offer settlement of offences by demanding huge sums of money. .”

“Citizens should check identity cards of the MCD officials. They should also check the genuineness of letters and notices from the department concerned. They should not give cash anywhere outside the MCD-designated counters. ”

Mr. Mehra also appealed to the public to help the civic body in bringing such conmen to book .

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