Ludhiana, Nov. 29 -- The Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (GLADA) on Friday launched a major crackdown on unauthorised real-estate development, demolishing four illegal colonies in Nandpur and Jandiali villages on the outskirts of Ludhiana. A dedicated enforcement team from GLADA's regulatory wing carried out the operation without facing any resistance, dismantling internal roads, under-construction structures and other illegal layouts that had violated statutory planning norms, officials confirmed.

According to the authority, the developers continued construction despite being served multiple show-cause notices under the Punjab Apartment and Property Regulation Act. Following the drive, GLADA has recommended the registration ...