AMC collects ₹8.39 lakh in week-long encroachment drive across Ahmedabad
Synopsis
The AMC's week-long blitz across all seven municipal zones of Ahmedabad netted ₹8.39 lakh in penalties and cleared thousands of illegal structures — from handcarts at Manek Chowk to tarpaulin sheds near the Gujarat High Court. With enforcement set to continue, traders and motorists across the city are on notice.
Key Takeaways
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) collected ₹8,39,900 in penalties during a week-long encroachment drive across all seven municipal zones .
Teams removed 685 handcarts and roadside stalls , dismantled 253 illegal sheds , and cleared 915 unauthorised tarpaulin structures .
1,974 advertisement boards and approximately 4,885 miscellaneous items were seized from public spaces.
1,133 vehicles were wheel-locked, fines collected from 1,145 vehicle owners , and 10 vehicles towed away.
Key areas covered include Manek Chowk , Kalupur Railway Station , SG Highway , Vaishnodevi Circle , and the Gujarat High Court complex.
The AMC Estate Department confirmed enforcement will continue in the coming weeks.
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) recovered ₹8,39,900 in penalties during a week-long citywide crackdown on illegal encroachments and traffic obstructions, with enforcement teams fanning out across all seven municipal zones of Ahmedabad. The drive, coordinated by the AMC Estate Department, targeted roadside stalls, unauthorised structures, advertisement boards, and illegally parked vehicles on major roads, highways, and commercial corridors.
Scale of the Operation
The numbers underscore the breadth of the campaign. AMC teams cleared 685 handcarts and roadside stalls from public roads and dismantled 253 illegal sheds. A further 915 tarpaulin structures erected without permission were removed, while 1,974 unauthorised advertisement boards and approximately 4,885 miscellaneous items occupying public spaces were seized across the city.
Action against illegal parking was equally sweeping: 1,133 vehicles were wheel-locked, fines were collected from 1,145 vehicle owners, and 10 vehicles were towed away during the week.
Zones Covered
In the western parts of the city, teams operated at Golden Triangle, Stadium Cross Roads, Swastik Cross Roads, Panchvati Five Roads, Parimal Garden Underpass, Naranpura Cross Roads, Ankur Cross Roads, and Shastrinagar. The North West Zone drive ran from Damru Circle in Ghatlodia through Chanakyapuri Road and the Gujarat High Court complex, extending to Judges Bungalow Road, Pakwan Crossroads, Mansi Circle, ISKCON Crossroads, Thaltej, and Vaishnodevi Circle.
The South West Zone saw action along the Kanyug Cross Roads–Shyamal Cross Roads stretch and the Prahladnagar–SG Highway corridor. The East Zone operation covered Hastinapur, Hatkeshwar Circle Road, Rabari Colony, Nikol, Soni ni Chali, Sarangpur Bridge, and the Thakkarbapanagar–Jashodanagar stretch.
In the Central Zone, enforcement was carried out around Jamalpur Flower Market, APMC Market, Geeta Mandir, Kalupur Railway Station, Prem Darwaza, Delhi Darwaza, and Manek Chowk. The North Zone drive ran from Memco to Kubernagar, covering Hirawadi BRTS, Naroda Gam, and New Naroda, while the South Zone sweep included Piplaj Pirana Road, Sejpur, PD Pandya College Road, Isanpur, Ghodasar Canal Road, and CTM Cross Roads.
What the Civic Body Said
The AMC Estate Department stated that the campaign was launched to ease traffic congestion and restore unobstructed movement on public roads. Officials urged property owners, traders, and motorists to refrain from occupying public roads or highways without authorisation.
The corporation confirmed that strict enforcement of encroachment regulations would continue in the coming weeks, signalling that the drive is not a one-off exercise but part of a sustained compliance push.
Broader Context
Ahmedabad has seen recurring cycles of encroachment enforcement, particularly ahead of major civic events and monsoon preparedness drives. This is among the more expansive recent operations, notable for its simultaneous deployment across all seven zones. Notably, the Central Zone focus on heritage-adjacent areas like Manek Chowk and Kalupur Railway Station — perennially congested commercial hubs — reflects ongoing pressure on the city's old-city road network. With the monsoon season approaching, clearing drainage-adjacent structures and road margins is likely to remain a civic priority in the weeks ahead.
Point of View
Raising questions about whether fines are a deterrent or merely a cost of doing business on public roads. The simultaneous deployment across all seven zones is operationally significant, but the real test is whether the cleared stretches stay clear — historically, re-encroachment within weeks of such drives has been a persistent problem in Indian cities. The AMC's pledge to continue enforcement is routine language; what would signal genuine intent is a published compliance audit in the weeks that follow. The focus on heritage-adjacent areas like Manek Chowk and Kalupur also hints at the city's unresolved tension between informal commercial culture and modern traffic management.
NationPress
10 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did the AMC collect in the encroachment drive?
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation collected ₹8,39,900 in penalties during the week-long citywide enforcement drive. The campaign ran across all seven municipal zones targeting illegal structures, roadside stalls, advertisement boards, and illegally parked vehicles.
What was removed during the AMC encroachment drive?
AMC teams removed 685 handcarts and roadside stalls, dismantled 253 illegal sheds, cleared 915 unauthorised tarpaulin structures, seized 1,974 advertisement boards, and confiscated around 4,885 miscellaneous items from public spaces. Additionally, 1,133 vehicles were wheel-locked and 10 were towed.
Which areas of Ahmedabad were covered in the drive?
The operation covered all seven AMC zones. Key locations included Manek Chowk, Kalupur Railway Station, ISKCON Crossroads, Vaishnodevi Circle, SG Highway, Naroda, Nikol, Piplaj Pirana Road, and the Gujarat High Court complex, among others.
Will the AMC encroachment drive continue?
Yes, the AMC Estate Department confirmed that strict enforcement of encroachment regulations will continue in the coming weeks. The corporation has urged property owners, traders, and motorists not to occupy public roads or highways illegally.
Why did the AMC launch this encroachment drive?
The drive was initiated to ease traffic congestion and restore unobstructed movement on public roads across Ahmedabad. Civic authorities identified illegal structures, roadside vendors, and unauthorised parking as key contributors to traffic bottlenecks on major roads and highways.
