####Building on Disputed Land Puts Investors at Risk
K.D. Abbasi
Kota, Serious irregularities have been reported in the construction of a multi-storey building named Astitva Ananta, located opposite Nehru Park on Station Road, Kota. Residents of the adjacent 25-year-old Krishna Enclave colony have accused the builder of illegal and unsafe construction on disputed forest department land and have urged the Kota district administration to immediately seal the building. Investors have also been cautioned against putting money into flats in this building, as they may suffer financial loss.
Arvind Kumar Sharma, a resident of Krishna Enclave, stated that several homes in the colony are directly behind this high-rise. The builder has allegedly encroached upon the set-back area, building a permanent structure dangerously close to residential walls. As part of this construction, existing windows and doors that have been in place for 25 years have been completely blocked off by a newly erected high boundary wall, thereby obstructing natural light and ventilation—a clear violation of residents’ easement rights.
Sharma further pointed out that the colony’s long-standing sewage and drainage system has also been encroached upon and damaged, creating severe water disposal issues for the residents.
Based on official maps, municipal leases, and other sources, Sharma claimed that the area behind the homes, including the set-back, was originally a drainage channel (nala) used for water outflow. He asserted that no construction should be permitted on this historically significant drainage land.
He also mentioned that as per High Court directives, no building taller than 15 meters is allowed between residential colonies. However, this building appears to exceed the permitted height and is allegedly in violation of these legal norms. The area also falls within the catchment zone of the Chambal River, and parts of the nearby land remain submerged under 4 feet of water, raising further safety concerns.
Moreover, the location is reportedly within half a kilometer of the Chambal River and falls under the Gharial Sanctuary zone. The land is said to have been previously under dispute with the Forest Department, which further complicates its legal standing.
Mrs. Asha Jain, another resident, described the building as inherently unsafe. She noted that the structure, possibly 16-storeys tall, appears to have a weak base with no deep foundation or earthquake-resistant construction—raising serious safety concerns. According to her, regular piling and concrete pillars have been used in a simplistic manner, which is inadequate given the marshy nature of the land and the building's height.
She emphasized that this is nothing short of deception towards investors, who may face not just financial losses but also threats to life and property in the future. The residents of Krishna Enclave have demanded the immediate sealing of the building, failing which they have warned of taking legal recourse in court.
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