The Kerala State Committee on Building Violations has issued strict instructions to the Thrissur Corporation to carry out prompt demolition of 15 structures that have been deemed unsafe and constructed without proper permissions. The commission, constituted by the state government to root out unlawful construction across Kerala, conducted a thorough review of the Thrissur municipal area and flagged the buildings as posing serious risks to public safety.
According to official records submitted by the Thrissur Corporation, the problematic structures were identified after detailed inspections revealed violations of building bye-laws, unauthorized modifications, and encroachments on common spaces. Several of the identified buildings lack valid occupancy certificates, while others were found to have been constructed well beyond the permissible floor-area ratio set by local authorities.
The commission has instructed the Corporation Secretary to submit a comprehensive action-taken report during the next scheduled sitting in October 2026. The report must detail every step taken toward the demolition process, including notices issued, legal challenges filed by owners, and progress on site clearance.
This directive comes against a backdrop of growing concerns across Kerala about unchecked construction activity, particularly in older urban areas where structural integrity is already a matter of public anxiety. After several building collapses in the state in recent years, the government has intensified its crackdown on违规 constructions.
Residents in affected areas have largely welcomed the commission's decision, though some property owners have expressed concern about the speed of the demolition proceedings. Legal experts note that affected owners retain the right to approach the Kerala High Court if they wish to contest the orders before execution begins.
