LUCKNOW, Jan. 31 -- Thousands of homeowners in the state capital are on the brink of losing their homes after the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) issued eviction notices for 81 illegally constructed buildings across the city. The affected residents find themselves trapped, with no clear path forward.

Many of the residents, who purchased their flats years ago unaware of any legal violations, blame the builders for constructing the apartments in violation of LDA norms. They also accuse officials of negligence for allowing these structures to be built unchecked. Questions are being raised about why authorities failed to intervene during construction and why property sales were allowed if the buildings were illegal.

At Rising Sun Apartm...