Bhubaneswar, Sept. 8 -- The Odisha Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department has issued a set of strict directions to curb unauthorised and illegal constructions across the state, in line with a recent Supreme Court ruling that called for tough action against such practices.

The notification comes in the wake of a Supreme Court judgment delivered on December 17, 2024, in which the apex court observed that constructions raised in violation of approved building plans, or without any planning permission, cannot be tolerated.

The state government has now instructed all development authorities and local bodies to ensure complete compliance with the Odisha Development Authorities Act, 1982, and the Odisha Town Planning and Improvement T...