KMC serves notices on 17 properties linked to Abhishek Banerjee in Kolkata
Synopsis
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation has served notices on 17 properties reportedly linked to TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee — including two Kalighat-area residences — days after Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari publicly hinted at a list of 24 such properties. With the probe led by a civic body still headed by a TMC mayor, the political and legal stakes are unusually layered.
Key Takeaways
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has served notices on 17 properties reportedly owned or co-owned by Abhishek Banerjee , TMC General Secretary and Diamond Harbour MP.
Notices were issued under Section 400(1) of the KMC Act 1980 , giving owners a chance to appear before civic authorities.
Two residences — at 188A Harish Mukherjee Road and 121 Kalighat Road , Kolkata — are among the properties under scrutiny.
The Harish Mukherjee Road notice was addressed to Leaps & Bounds Private Limited , reportedly a Banerjee-family entity; the Kalighat Road notice was served to Lata Banerjee , Abhishek's mother.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari had days earlier referenced a list of 24 properties linked to a company of 'Mr Nephew' — an apparent reference to Abhishek Banerjee.
The TMC had not issued any response to the notices at the time of reporting.
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has initiated a probe into 17 properties reportedly owned or co-owned by Abhishek Banerjee, the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) General Secretary and Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha member, with formal notices served under Section 400(1) of the KMC Act 1980. The notices, copies of which have been pasted on the walls of the concerned properties, give owners of allegedly illegal constructions an opportunity to appear before civic authorities and present their case.
Key Developments
Among the 17 properties under the KMC scanner are two residences of Abhishek Banerjee — one at 188A Harish Mukherjee Road and another at 121 Kalighat Road, both located in Kolkata and in close proximity to former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's residence at Kalighat.
In the case of the Harish Mukherjee Road property, the notice was addressed to a corporate entity, Leaps & Bounds Private Limited, reportedly owned by the Banerjee family. The notice pertaining to the Kalighat Road property was served to Abhishek Banerjee's mother, Lata Banerjee. At the time of reporting, there was no official response from the TMC.
What the Government Said
The KMC action follows remarks made by current Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari at a public gathering in Falat, South 24 Parganas district, a few days prior. Adhikari reportedly hinted at inquiries into properties linked to a corporate entity allegedly owned by Abhishek Banerjee, referring to him indirectly as 'Mr Nephew' without naming him directly.
Adhikari also stated at the meeting that he had obtained a list of 24 properties owned by a company of 'Mr Nephew' from the KMC. On Monday, the Chief Minister reiterated that his new Cabinet is determined to take strong legal action against every person involved in corruption and the alleged looting of public money during the previous TMC regime.
Background and Political Context
Opposition parties — first the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI-M), then the Indian National Congress (Congress), and subsequently the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) — had for years alleged that a large number of properties were registered in the names of various Banerjee-family members during the TMC's tenure in power. Mamata Banerjee had previously dismissed such allegations as politically motivated mud-slinging by the Opposition.
Notably, the KMC, which continues to have four-time TMC legislator and former Cabinet member Firhad Hakim as its Mayor, is the civic body that initiated the current probe — adding a layer of political complexity to the proceedings.
What Happens Next
The notices under Section 400(1) entitle property owners to appear before the KMC and contest the findings. Legal and political observers will be watching whether the probe expands beyond the current 17 properties or leads to formal demolition or penalty orders. The absence of any TMC statement as of the time of filing leaves the political response to the notices an open question.
Point of View
Firhad Hakim — raising questions about institutional independence in a politically charged investigation. Chief Minister Adhikari's public 'Mr Nephew' remarks before the notices were served suggest the probe may have political choreography behind it, which does not necessarily make the underlying property questions illegitimate, but does complicate the optics of due process. Opposition parties had flagged these properties for years without institutional action; the fact that action arrives only after a change of government invites scrutiny of selective enforcement. The real test will be whether the probe follows legal procedure to its conclusion or stalls once the political message has been delivered.
NationPress
4 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why has the KMC served notices on Abhishek Banerjee's properties?
The KMC has served notices under Section 400(1) of the KMC Act 1980 on 17 properties reportedly owned or co-owned by Abhishek Banerjee, citing allegedly illegal constructions. The notices give property owners the opportunity to appear before civic authorities and present their case.
Which properties of Abhishek Banerjee are under the KMC scanner?
Among the 17 properties under scrutiny are two residences — one at 188A Harish Mukherjee Road and another at 121 Kalighat Road in Kolkata. The Harish Mukherjee Road notice was addressed to Leaps & Bounds Private Limited, reportedly a Banerjee-family entity, while the Kalighat Road notice was served to his mother, Lata Banerjee.
What did Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari say about Abhishek Banerjee's properties?
Adhikari, speaking at a gathering in Falat, South 24 Parganas, hinted at inquiries into properties linked to a corporate entity reportedly owned by Abhishek Banerjee, referring to him as 'Mr Nephew' without naming him directly. He also stated he had obtained a list of 24 such properties from the KMC.
What is Section 400(1) of the KMC Act 1980?
Section 400(1) of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Act 1980 allows the KMC to serve notices to owners of allegedly illegal constructions, giving them an opportunity to appear before civic authorities and present their case before any further action is taken.
Has the Trinamool Congress responded to the KMC notices?
At the time of reporting, there was no official response from the Trinamool Congress or Abhishek Banerjee regarding the notices served on the 17 properties.
