Officials of the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) affixed a demolition notice on a building in Aliganj, Lucknow on 10 July 2026, days after a fire broke out at the premises — the first formal regulatory action in the case.
The LDA moved against the Aliganj building following a recent fire incident, alleging deviations from the sanctioned building plan — a pattern authorities say poses safety risks in densely built urban areas.
The building owner has been granted 15 days to respond to the LDA notice over alleged violations of the approved building plan; failure to comply could lead to further demolition action, according to authority officials.
The LDA notice cites alleged deviations from the approved building plan — violations that, if confirmed, could render portions of the Aliganj structure liable for demolition under Uttar Pradesh urban development rules.
The Aliganj fire incident has prompted the Lucknow Development Authority to intensify scrutiny of buildings with alleged plan violations, with the 10 July 2026 notice marking the authority's first documented enforcement step following the blaze.