Lucknow, Feb. 28 -- Unauthorised buildings in the state capital have put the spotlight on Lucknow Development Authority amid allegations of lack of proper monitoring and enforcement. Despite sealing orders during their construction stage, several structures were completed and sold to unsuspecting buyers before they were officially declared illegal.

In January last week, LDA served demolition notices on 81 such constructions following court orders, and residents were given 15 days to vacate. The issue was also reported by Hindustan Times on January 29. Currently, the matter is sub judice.

Recently, the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court, while commenting on illegal buildings in the state capital, observed that the state authoritie...