India, Dec. 15 -- The Noida authority will publish database of illegal constructions and land mafias online as part of its attempt to prevent homebuyers from buying illegal apartments, the Authority officials said on Sunday.

For this, the Authority will prepare a detailed online database of illegal constructions and those who are behind the illegal activities and also operating in the region, they added.

"The move is to prevent unsuspecting homebuyers from investing in unapproved buildings that may later face demolition or be denied civic facilities," said Lokesh M chief executive officer of the Noida authority in a statement issued on Sunday.

The authority has already started publishing work circle-wise details of illegal buildings, i...