25 August 2026

Cyberabad Municipal Corporation action on unauthorised buildings

This event serves as a practical example of urban governance, disaster prevention, and administrative accountability, which can be used as context in answers regarding municipal management or disaster mitigation.

Questions

1. Unauthorised urban construction poses significant risks to public safety and infrastructure integrity. Discuss the role of municipal corporations in enforcing building bylaws and the challenges in ensuring compliance in rapidly urbanising areas. 150 words
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Prelims

1. Which of the following categories of under-construction buildings are specifically targeted for demolition by the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation as per recent enforcement guidelines?

   1. A Only buildings constructed on government-owned land without prior approval.
   2. B Buildings that have completed construction but lack occupancy certificates.
   3. C Buildings on plots below 75 sq yards exceeding 7 metres in height and buildings on plots above 75 sq yards without permission.
   4. D All buildings exceeding 10 metres in height regardless of plot size.