LUCKNOW, Jan. 30 -- The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has served demolition notices to 81 illegally constructed buildings across the city following court orders, and residents have been given 15 days to vacate before action begins. Thousands of families who purchased these apartments with their hard-earned money are now in a fix.

The Allahabad high court, in response to public interest litigation (PIL) writs, directed the LDA to act against these unauthorised structures. The LDA has submitted a list to the Allahabad HC detailing the illegal construction of structures in the state capital.

The LDA has also mentioned in the list submitted to the court the demolition order dates that have been issued previously by the authority. The ...