Kolkata Municipal Corporation issues notices on properties linked to Abhishek Banerjee

The Kolkata Municipal Corporation has issued notices to multiple properties allegedly linked to Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, seeking documents to verify compliance with building regulations. The action by the TMC-controlled civic body has sparked political controversy and internal party questions.

According to civic body sources, notices were sent for 17 to 21 properties, including Banerjee’s residence on Harish Mukherjee Road, an adjacent building on Kalighat Road, and other premises across the city. The notices, reportedly issued under Section 4001 of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Act, direct the owners to submit approved building plans and clarify whether permissions were obtained for modifications, including installations like lifts and escalators. Officials stated that if unauthorized construction is confirmed and no satisfactory explanation is provided, demolition action could follow, with costs recovered from the owners.

The development comes shortly after the Bharatiya Janata Party formed the state government following recent assembly elections. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated he had directed officials to obtain property details of several TMC...