In Bhubaneswar, at least 11,806 houses were built without approval, causing significant financial loss and urban planning challenges. With hundreds of illegal constructions still unresolved, the city faces a growing crisis of unapproved apartments, violations, and enforcement struggles.
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The Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra revealed on Tuesday that 11,806 houses in Bhubaneswar were constructed without legal clearance. This was disclosed in a written response during the Legislative Assembly session.