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LDA Demolition Tracker
Lucknow 2024–2026

Major LDA bulldozer drives, illegal plotting demolitions and sealing actions in Lucknow, each linked to the news report it comes from. Know the real risks before you invest in property.

54 Incidents Tracked
26 Critical Risk
20 High Risk
25 Areas Affected
1,800+ Akbar Nagar Families Rehoused

📋 All LDA Demolition & Seizure Incidents in Lucknow

54 incidents from January 2024 to October 2026, each checked against its source report (ETV Bharat, Amar Ujala, Dainik Jagran, Hindustan Times, The Times of India, TV9 UP and others). This is not a complete list of every LDA action. Filter by risk level to find the incidents most relevant to your area.

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Illegal Plotting & Sealing 🔴 Critical Risk

5 Illegal Plottings on 65 Bigha Razed in Sushant Golf City; 6 Buildings Sealed

Malukpur, Bakkas, Sarsawan & Ahimamau, Sushant Golf City

LDA enforcement teams bulldozed five illegal plottings spread over about 65 bighas in Malukpur, Bakkas, Sarsawan and Ahimamau villages (Sushant Golf City police station area). Six commercial constructions built without an approved map were sealed, including two multi-storey buildings in Gomti Nagar Extension and complexes in Indira Nagar (Pani Gaon), Khurram Nagar and on Ayodhya Road, Chinhat.

65 bighas cleared · 6 buildings sealed
Illegal Plotting 🟠 High Risk

8 Illegal Plottings on 45 Bigha Demolished in Chinhat and BKT

Mehora (Chinhat); Indaurabagh & Rampur Deorai (BKT)

Zone-1 demolished six illegal plottings on about 35 bighas in Mehora village, Chinhat. Zone-4 demolished two more on about 10 bighas in Indaurabagh and Rampur Deorai, BKT. None of the layouts had LDA approval, and the prescribed authority court had ordered their demolition.

45 bighas cleared · 8 plottings razed
The Sandesh Wahak
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Illegal Plotting 🟠 High Risk

4 Illegal Plottings on 15 Bigha Razed in Mohanlalganj

Devha & Ranikheda, Maurawan Road, Mohanlalganj

LDA bulldozed four illegal plottings covering about 15 bighas in Devha and Ranikheda on Maurawan Road, Mohanlalganj. The prescribed authority court had already passed demolition orders against all four.

15 bighas cleared · 4 plottings razed
Demolition Notice 🟠 High Risk

LDA to Demolish Entire 6-Storey SA Apartment in Golaganj

Barudkhana, Golaganj

LDA decided to demolish the whole six-storey SA Apartment in Barudkhana, Golaganj, after pillars cracked and construction quality was found unsafe. The map was passed in 2009, but compounding is not allowed because of the poor construction. The earlier order covered only an illegal penthouse on the roof. The builder gets a fresh notice with 15 days for a hearing.

Whole apartment block to be demolished
Court Action 🔴 Critical Risk

Supreme Court Receives SIT and Special-Team Reports on 51 Illegal Aliganj Buildings

Aliganj & Gomti Nagar

The Aliganj fire SIT report was filed in a sealed cover in the Supreme Court. The court-appointed special team, which inspected the 51 identified illegal buildings in Aliganj and some in Gomti Nagar on 5–6 September, submitted its report. The matter is heard with the Loknathan vs State of Tamil Nadu PIL. The next hearing is on 23 November 2026.

51 buildings under Supreme Court scrutiny
Illegal Plotting 🟠 High Risk

5 Illegal Plottings on 25 Bigha Demolished in Kakori

Behta village, Kakori

Zone-3 bulldozed five illegal plottings on about 25 bighas in Behta village, Kakori. The layouts had no LDA approval, and the prescribed authority court had ordered demolition.

25 bighas cleared · 5 plottings razed
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Township Takeover 🟡 Medium Risk

UP Cabinet Clears Release of 2,747 Mortgaged Sushant Golf City Plots

Sushant Golf City (Ansal API township)

The UP cabinet approved LDA's proposal on plots Ansal sold while they were mortgaged to LDA. Ansal had mortgaged 3,489 plots as security and sold 2,747 of them without permission. LDA says registries of these 2,747 plots will not be cancelled. LDA will now take a proposal to the NCLT so the township's development can be completed.

2,747 plot registries protected · NCLT approval pending
Constro Facilitator
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Mega Demolition Drive 🔴 Critical Risk

11 Illegal Plottings on 140 Bigha Razed Near Indira Canal and Kisan Path

Bagulha & Sikandarpur Khurd, BBD

Zone-1 demolished 11 illegal plottings covering about 140 bighas in Bagulha and Sikandarpur Khurd (BBD police station area), near the Indira Canal and Kisan Path. Three illegal constructions, including row houses, were sealed in Laulai, Hasemau and Bharwara. Zone-7 sealed five illegal commercial buildings in Chowk, Bazarkhala, Saadatganj and Dubagga.

140 bighas cleared · 8 buildings sealed
Amrit Vichar
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Demolition & Sealing 🟠 High Risk

Day 3 in Aliganj: 4 Complexes Sealed; 11 Plottings Razed in Dubagga & Golf City

Chandralok Colony (Aliganj); Mastemau, Bakkas (SGC); Dubagga

On the third straight day of action against commercial buildings on residential land in Aliganj, four buildings in Chandralok Colony (Sectors E, F, J) running showrooms, shops and a hospital were sealed. Two plottings (about 10 and 5 bighas) in Mastemau and shops on 1,000 sqm in Fatehpur, Bakkas (Sushant Golf City) were demolished. Nine plottings on 15 bighas were razed in Barawan Kala, Dashahri and Amethia Salempur, Dubagga.

4 sealed · 11 plottings + 1 complex razed
Demolition & Sealing 🟠 High Risk

Aliganj Day 2: 6 Complexes Sealed Amid Protest; 13 Plottings Razed

Chandralok Colony (Aliganj); Chinhat; Gomti Nagar; Gosainganj; Bijnor; Dubagga

Despite local protests, LDA sealed six commercial buildings in Chandralok Colony, Aliganj, housing showrooms, a restaurant, a private bank, a godown and a sports centre. Eight illegal constructions were sealed in Chinhat villages and Viraat Khand, Gomti Nagar. Thirteen illegal plottings on about 30 bighas were bulldozed in Gosainganj (Daud Nagar), Bijnor (Himanchal Nagar) and Dubagga.

14 buildings sealed · 13 plottings razed
Commercial Sealing 🔴 Critical Risk

LDA Begins Sealing 51 Illegal Aliganj Buildings — 7 Sealed on Day One

Chandralok Colony & Sectors B, C, E, Aliganj

Ahead of the Supreme Court team's visit, LDA began sealing the 51 Aliganj buildings it found built against the permitted land use. Seven buildings were sealed on the first day amid protests, after owners had been served notices. The listed buildings house showrooms, hospitals and pathology labs.

7 of 51 identified buildings sealed
Illegal Plotting & Sealing 🟠 High Risk

3 Illegal Plottings on 30 Bigha Razed in Mohanlalganj & PGI; 5 Complexes Sealed

Khujauli & Tikra (Mohanlalganj); Jagatkheda (PGI); Krishna Nagar; Para

Zone-2 demolished three illegal plottings on about 30 bighas in Khujauli and Tikra (Mohanlalganj) and Jagatkheda (PGI), all developed without an approved layout. Zone-3 sealed an illegal complex in Indralok Colony, Krishna Nagar, and four commercial constructions in the Para police station area.

30 bighas cleared · 5 buildings sealed
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Illegal Plotting 🔴 Critical Risk

9 Illegal Plottings Razed in Naimish Nagar Scheme Area — VC Warns Buyers

Shivri (Kakori); BKT & Sairpur

Zone-3 demolished five illegal plottings on about 35 bighas in Shivri village, Kakori. Zone-4 demolished four more on about 20 bighas in the BKT and Sairpur police station areas. LDA is bringing its Naimish Nagar scheme to this area. VC Prathamesh Kumar appealed to people not to buy land here or build without LDA permission.

55 bighas cleared · 9 plottings razed
Demolition List 🔴 Critical Risk

LDA Lists 101 Illegal Buildings for Demolition, Including 51 in Aliganj

Aliganj and other parts of Lucknow

LDA prepared a list of 101 illegal buildings, including multi-storey apartments built without an approved map, with demolition planned from 17 August. Fifty-one of them are in Aliganj and were identified after Supreme Court directions. LDA asked the Police Commissioner for force and formed special teams for the drive.

101 buildings on demolition list
Illegal Plotting & Sealing 🟠 High Risk

5 Illegal Plottings on 30 Bigha Razed in BKT; 2 Para Buildings Sealed

Bhaisamau (BKT); Para

LDA bulldozed five illegal plottings on about 30 bighas in Bhaisamau village, BKT. In Para, it sealed two constructions built without a map: one on about 2,000 sqm beyond the Agra Expressway zero point, and shops with rooms on about 800 sqm in Purvideen Kheda.

30 bighas cleared · 2 buildings sealed
Illegal Plotting 🟠 High Risk

8 Illegal Plottings on 40 Bigha Demolished in BKT and Para

Hanskheda & Sadrauna (Para); Rajpur Indaur (BKT)

Zone-3 demolished three illegal plottings on about 15 bighas in Hanskheda and Sadrauna, Para. Zone-4 demolished five on 25 bighas in Rajpur Indaur village, BKT. Roads and other works built by private developers were razed.

40 bighas cleared · 8 plottings razed
Targeted Demolition 🔴 Critical Risk

Aliganj Fire Building Declared Illegal; Demolition Ordered Within 15 Days

Plot MS-102, Sector-D, Aliganj

LDA served a Section 27(1) notice on 23 June. After hearings on 7–8 July, the prescribed authority declared the whole commercial building illegal on 10 July and ordered the owners to demolish it themselves by 25 July. The owners began dismantling it on 20 July under the watch of LDA Zone-4.

Fire-site building ordered demolished
Fatal Fire 🔴 Critical Risk

15 Killed in Fire at Illegal Commercial Building in Aliganj

Sector-D, Aliganj

A fire in a three-storey building on a residential plot in Aliganj, used commercially and housing an animation centre, killed at least 15 people, mostly students, and injured nine. A demolition order for unauthorised construction had been issued in 2016 but was revoked less than two months later. LDA issued a fresh demolition notice and started an inquiry against its own officials.

15 deaths · Inquiry against LDA officials
The Tribune (PTI)
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Land Transaction Ban 🟠 High Risk

Land Deals Banned in Phase-1 of IT City and Wellness City

Sultanpur Road (IT City & Wellness City villages)

After a Section 11 gazette notification, buying or selling land in Phase-1 of LDA's IT City (about 686.66 ha in 10 villages, including Sonai Kanjehra, Bakkas and Khujauli) and Wellness City (about 1,197.98 acres in 7 villages, including Chaurasi, Mastemau and Dularamau) is barred without the collector's permission. Only landowners already in the revenue records can benefit from land pooling.

Phase-1 land frozen · Pooling only for recorded owners
Hindustan Times
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Illegal Plotting & Sealing 🟡 Medium Risk

Illegal Plotting Along Kisan Path Razed in PGI Area; Mohanlalganj Building Sealed

Dalauna (PGI); Harkanshgarhi (Mohanlalganj)

Zone-2 demolished an illegal colony on about 2 bighas along Kisan Path in Dalauna village (PGI area), on the prescribed authority court's order. An illegal commercial building beside Kisan Path in Harkanshgarhi, Mohanlalganj, built without an approved map, was sealed.

2 bighas cleared · 1 building sealed
Dainik Jagran
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Illegal Plotting 🔴 Critical Risk

6 Illegal Plottings on ~85 Bigha Razed in Dubagga and Sushant Golf City

Jehta (Dubagga); Sector-H (Sushant Golf City)

Zone-7 demolished five illegal plottings on about 80 bighas in Jehta village, Dubagga. In Sushant Golf City Sector-H, Zone-2 razed boundary walls and plotting on about 5,000 sqm of land reserved for public facilities near the railway line, on the prescribed authority court's order.

~85 bighas cleared · 6 plottings razed
Dainik Jagran
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Illegal Plotting 🔴 Critical Risk

80 Bigha of Illegal Plotting Razed in Naimish Nagar Scheme Area and Kakori

Saidapur, Kamlapur, Farrukhabad & Bhauli; Shivri (Kakori)

Zone-4 demolished seven illegal plottings on about 50 bighas in Saidapur, Kamlapur, Farrukhabad and Bhauli, inside the proposed Naimish Nagar scheme on Sitapur Road. Zone-3 razed five plottings on about 30 bighas in Shivri, Kakori, and sealed two illegal commercial constructions in Behta.

80 bighas cleared · 12 plottings razed · 2 sealed
Navbharat Live
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Illegal Plotting 🟠 High Risk

4 Illegal Plottings on 15 Bigha Razed in BKT and Chinhat Despite Protest

Bikamau Kala (BKT); Goila (Chinhat)

LDA demolished four illegal plottings covering about 15 bighas, including about 5 bighas in Bikamau Kala, BKT, where the prescribed court had ordered demolition and locals protested. Two plottings on 10 bighas were razed in Goila village, Chinhat.

15 bighas cleared · 4 plottings razed
Dainik Jagran
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Illegal Plotting 🔴 Critical Risk

14 Illegal Plottings on ~60 Bigha Demolished in Kakori, Chinhat, Indira Nagar and Dubagga

Shivri (Kakori); Goila & Rasoolpur Sadat; Maura (Dubagga)

LDA demolished seven illegal plottings on 30 bighas in Shivri, Kakori, and two on 10 bighas in Goila (Chinhat) and Rasoolpur Sadat (Indira Nagar). It also razed five on 20 bighas in Maura, Dubagga. None had an approved layout.

~60 bighas cleared · 14 plottings razed
Dainik Jagran
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Mega Demolition Drive 🔴 Critical Risk

100 Bigha Drive: 13 Plottings Including 'Om Sai Green City' Razed

Rasoolpur Sadat (Indira Nagar); Sarai Premraj (Dubagga)

Zone-5 demolished nine illegal plottings, including 'Om Sai Green City', on about 70 bighas in Rasoolpur Sadat, Indira Nagar. Zone-7 razed four plottings on about 30 bighas in Sarai Premraj, Dubagga.

100 bighas cleared · 13 plottings razed
Illegal Plotting & Sealing 🟠 High Risk

40 Bigha of Illegal Colonies Razed; Hazratganj Complex Sealed

Kasimpur Biruha (Gosainganj); Kakori; Sairpur; Hazratganj

LDA demolished an illegal colony on about 10 bighas near Chand Sarai crossing in Kasimpur Biruha, Gosainganj. It razed four plottings on about 20 bighas in Ibrahimganj, Khudaint and Palehda (Kakori), and three on about 10 bighas in Palhari, Baurumau and Kodri Bhauli (Sairpur). An illegal three-storey commercial complex in Hazratganj was sealed.

40 bighas cleared · 1 complex sealed
Commercial Demolition Warning 🟠 High Risk

5,103 Homes Used Commercially on 24-m Roads Face Sealing or Demolition

24-metre-wide roads, city-wide

A survey for LDA found 5,103 residential properties on 24-m-wide roads used commercially without approval. Owners get notices and must regularise under the 2025 building bylaws or stop the commercial use. Otherwise they face sealing or demolition under the UP Urban Planning and Development Act, 1973. Banquet halls, large restaurants, bars, big retail and basement commercial use stay banned.

5,103 properties flagged
The Times of India
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Civic Demolition Notice 🟡 Medium Risk

Parsvnath Planet Told to Remove Park and Gazebo Built on Open Space

Parsvnath Planet, Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar

LDA told the society to remove, within a week, about 4,000 sq ft of additional construction in the open space (a children's park and gazebo built by the RWA), saying it is not part of the approved layout. Residents protested the notice.

~4,000 sq ft targeted
The Times of India
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Illegal Plotting & Sealing 🟠 High Risk

12 Illegal Plottings on 38 Bigha Razed in BKT & Gosainganj; 9 Buildings Sealed

Saraiya (BKT); Bakkas (Gosainganj); Sushant Golf City

LDA demolished four illegal plottings on 18 bighas in Bakkas, Gosainganj, and eight on 20 bighas in Saraiya village, BKT. Nine commercial buildings built against norms were sealed: seven in Sushant Golf City and two in Khujauli and Sikandarpur Amolia.

38 bighas cleared · 9 buildings sealed
Illegal Plotting & Sealing 🔴 Critical Risk

7 Illegal Plottings on 50 Bigha Razed in Gosainganj & Kakori; 4 Buildings Sealed

Sonai Kajehra (Gosainganj); Bhadoi (Kakori); Aliganj; Madiyaon

LDA demolished illegal plotting on about 30 bighas in Sonai Kajehra, Gosainganj, and five plottings on 20 bighas in Bhadoi, Kakori. Four commercial constructions without an approved map were sealed: one in Bada Chandganj, Aliganj, and three in Bhagwati Vihar, Madiyaon.

50 bighas cleared · 4 buildings sealed
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Mega Demolition Drive 🔴 Critical Risk

12 Illegal Sites on 43.75 Acres Cleared in Gudamba and Kakori

Kapasi (Gudamba); Jaliyamau, Kathingra, Fatehganj & Nathora (Kakori)

Zone-5 demolished boundary walls, site offices and temporary structures on four illegal plots of about 12.5 acres in Kapasi, Gudamba. Zone-3 cleared eight illegal plots of about 31.25 acres in Jaliyamau, Kathingra, Fatehganj and Nathora, Kakori.

43.75 acres cleared · 12 sites razed
The Realty Today
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Mega Demolition Drive 🔴 Critical Risk

8 Illegal Plottings on 87 Bigha Demolished in Dubagga and Sairpur

Jilhapur Maura (Dubagga); Paschim Gaon (Sairpur)

Zone-7 demolished four illegal plottings on 82 bighas in Jilhapur Maura, Dubagga. Zone-4 razed four more on 5 bighas in Paschim Gaon, Sairpur. All were developed without an approved layout.

87 bighas cleared · 8 plottings razed
Dainik Jagran
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Residential Demolition 🟠 High Risk

Anant Nagar Possession Drive: Residents Allege No Prior Notice

Anant Nagar scheme, Mohaan Road

LDA demolished boundary walls and temporary structures to take possession of land for its Anant Nagar scheme. About 35 houses stand in the project alignment. Residents were told to vacate within seven days and collect compensation. They said they got no prior intimation. The court had earlier ruled that LDA could take possession while paying compensation.

~35 houses in alignment · 7-day vacate notice
Hindustan Times
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Illegal Plotting & Sealing 🔴 Critical Risk

14 Illegal Plottings on 150 Bigha Razed; 17 Buildings Sealed

Chinhat; Jilhapur Maura, Amethia Salempur, Jehta (Dubagga); Kakrabad (Mal)

Zone-1 demolished four plottings on 30 bighas in Sikandarpur Khurd, Bagulha and Kumharanpurwa (Chinhat). Zone-7 razed ten on 120 bighas in Jilhapur Maura, Amethia Salempur and Jehta (Dubagga) and Kakrabad (Mal). Seventeen illegal constructions, including a car workshop, row houses and commercial complexes, were sealed in Chinhat, Gomti Nagar, Indira Nagar and Gudamba.

150 bighas cleared · 17 sealed
Illegal Plotting & Sealing 🟠 High Risk

7 Illegal Plottings Razed in Gosainganj; 6 Commercial Buildings Sealed

Dularmau & New Jail Road (Gosainganj)

Zone-1 demolished two illegal colonies on about 20 and 12 bighas in Dularmau, Gosainganj. Zone-2 razed five plottings on 10 bighas along New Jail Road. Six commercial constructions without approved maps were sealed in South City, Sultanpur Road (Khurdahi Bazar), Nagram Road, Saadatganj and Dubagga.

~42 bighas cleared · 6 buildings sealed
Mega Demolition Drive 🔴 Critical Risk

17 Illegal Plottings on ~180 Bigha Razed Across the City

BBD & Sushant Golf City; Dubagga; Madiyaon; Gudamba

LDA demolished five plottings on 90 bighas in Sikandarpur Amolia, Sikandarpur Khurd, Deoria and Bakkas (BBD and Sushant Golf City area). It razed five on about 56,000 sqm in Kusmaura Haluapur (Dubagga), three on about 60 bighas in Gaurbhit and Ghazipur Balram (Madiyaon), and plotting on 18,000 sqm in Achramau (Gudamba).

~180 bighas cleared · 17 plottings razed
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Encroachment Removal 🟡 Medium Risk

Illegal Chicken Market on LDA Land Razed in Gomti Nagar Extension

Sector-1, behind Gayatripuram, Gomti Nagar Extension

A joint acquisition-enforcement team, with police, demolished about 20 tin-shed shops of an illegal chicken market on land LDA had acquired from Ujariyaon village, freeing about 2,500 sqm.

~2,500 sqm freed · ~20 shops razed
Illegal Plotting 🔴 Critical Risk

14 Plottings Razed, Including 'Saubhagya City' and Sites Inside Varun Vihar & Naimish Nagar

Sakra (Kakori); Palhari (Sairpur); Mohanlalganj; Gosainganj; Dubagga

Six illegal plottings inside proposed LDA schemes were razed: four on about 12 bighas in Sakra, Kakori (Varun Vihar) and two on about 4 bighas in Palhari, Sairpur (Naimish Nagar). Eight more were demolished in Mohanlalganj, Gosainganj and Dubagga, including the ~15-bigha 'Saubhagya City' colony at Dharmavatkheda on New Jail Road.

14 plottings razed
Illegal Plotting 🔴 Critical Risk

10 Illegal Plottings on 70+ Bigha Razed in BBD, Gosainganj, Sairpur and Kakori

Noorpur Behta (BBD); Dhakwa (Gosainganj); Mehndinagar, Bahru, Gahlwara (Kakori); Palhari (Sairpur)

LDA razed roads, drains, boundary walls and site offices of 10 illegal plottings covering over 70 bighas. These included two sites (8 and 10 bighas) in Noorpur Behta, BBD; about 4 bighas in Dhakwa, Gosainganj; sites of 8, 3, 6 and 20 bighas in Kakori; and three sites in Palhari, Sairpur.

70+ bighas cleared · 10 plottings razed
Dainik Jagran
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Illegal Plotting 🟡 Medium Risk

2 Illegal Plottings on 7 Bigha Razed in Sairpur

Palhari village, Sairpur

Zone-4 demolished an illegal colony being developed at two spots on seven bighas in Palhari village, Sairpur.

7 bighas cleared · 2 plottings razed
Halted Operation 🟡 Medium Risk

LDA Team Faces Protest at Bhauli; MLA Brokers Settlement at Police Station

Vishrampur & Bhauli, BKT

After demolishing illegal plotting in Vishrampur, the LDA team reached Bhauli, where the plot owner and villagers confronted it, alleging no notice had been given. The team went to BKT police station with a complaint, and MLA Yogesh Shukla mediated a settlement there.

Demolition contested · Protest at site
Illegal Plotting 🟠 High Risk

7 Illegal Plottings on ~37 Bigha Razed in Gosainganj and Kakori

Sithauli Khurd (Gosainganj); Maunda, Digiya & Samda (Kakori)

Zone-2 carried out court demolition orders on three plottings (about 2, 2 and 4 bighas) in Sithauli Khurd, Gosainganj. Zone-3 razed four in Kakori: about 3 and 20 bighas in Maunda/Digiya, about 2 bighas by Golden City Group, and about 4.5 bighas in Samda.

~37.5 bighas cleared · 7 plottings razed
Dainik Jagran
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Illegal Plotting 🔴 Critical Risk

43 Bigha of Illegal Plotting Razed in Golf City and Gosainganj

Malauli (Gosainganj); Golf City area

Zones 1 and 2 demolished illegal plotting across about 43 bighas in the Golf City and Gosainganj areas. In Malauli village, Gosainganj, colonies on about 16, 3, 8 and 6 bighas were razed, all developed without an approved layout.

~43 bighas cleared
Mega Demolition Drive 🔴 Critical Risk

15 Illegal Plottings Razed in Sairpur, Gudamba, Chinhat, Dubagga and Kakori

Maunda (Kakori); Kamlabad (Sairpur); Palka & Seevan (Gudamba); Naubasta Kalan (Chinhat)

LDA demolished 15 illegal plottings in a single day. They included four near Nahariya Road and the Outer Ring Road in Maunda, Kakori; four small sites in Kamlabad, Sairpur; sites of 7,500, 2,500 and 12,000 sqm in Palka and Seevan, Gudamba; and about 20,000 sqm in Naubasta Kalan, Chinhat.

15 plottings razed
Illegal Colony 🟠 High Risk

6 Illegal Colonies Razed in Kakori and BKT, Including 'Shagun City'

Kathingra & Chakauli (Kakori); Achramau (BKT)

In Kakori, Zone-3 razed plotting on about 8 bighas and the 1.5-bigha 'Shagun City' colony in Kathingra, plus 2 bighas in Chakauli. In Achramau, BKT, Zone-5 demolished three colonies of 5,000, 7,000 and 5,000 sqm on court orders.

6 colonies razed · 17,000 sqm cleared in BKT
Illegal Plotting 🟠 High Risk

6 Illegal Plottings Razed in Mohanlalganj and Gudamba

Shivdhara (Mohanlalganj); Paikamau & Palka (Gudamba)

Zone-2 demolished three plottings of 15, 3 and 5 bighas in Shivdhara, Mohanlalganj. Zone-5 razed 12,000 sqm on Kursi Road in Paikamau and 5,000 and 10,000 sqm sites in Palka, Gudamba.

23 bighas + 27,000 sqm cleared · 6 plottings razed
Illegal Colony 🟡 Medium Risk

Illegal Colonies Razed in Asti (BKT) and Ganeshpur Rahmanpur (Chinhat)

Asti (BKT); Ganeshpur Rahmanpur (Chinhat)

On orders from the prescribed court, Zone-5 demolished an illegal colony on about 8,000 sqm near the Shiv Shakti temple in Asti, BKT. It also razed plotting on about 5,000 sqm opposite Akbari Begum Law College in Ganeshpur Rahmanpur, Chinhat.

~13,000 sqm cleared · 2 colonies razed
Illegal Colony 🔴 Critical Risk

~97 Bigha of Illegal Plotting Razed on Maurawan Road, Incl. 'Sparsh City' & 'Upvan City'

Bhasanda & Ranikheda-Dehwa, Maurawan Road, Mohanlalganj

Zone-2 demolished three illegal plottings in Mohanlalganj. They were 'Sparsh City' on about 40 bighas at Bhasanda (demolished earlier, then rebuilt to sell plots), a 7-bigha site nearby, and 'Upvan City' on about 50 bighas at Ranikheda-Dehwa.

~97 bighas cleared · 3 colonies razed
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Mega Demolition Drive 🔴 Critical Risk

6.75 Lakh Sq Ft Razed in Palm Paradise Colony; 9 Engineers Face Action

Chandan village, Indira Nagar; Jankipuram Extension; Hazratganj

LDA razed roads, drains, boundary walls and electricity poles over about 6.75 lakh sq ft in Palm Paradise Title Colony, Chandan village, where 29 row houses were built between January 2022 and May 2023 (26 occupied). About 1.08 lakh sq ft of plotting was demolished in Jankipuram Extension. Action was recommended against nine Zone-5 engineers, and seven junior engineers over unchecked construction in Hazratganj.

~7.8 lakh sq ft cleared · 16 engineers face action
Hindustan Times
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Demolition & Sealing 🟡 Medium Risk

Illegal Plotting Razed in BKT; Vipul Khand Commercial Building Sealed

Devrai Kala (BKT); Vipul Khand, Gomti Nagar

On the prescribed court's order, LDA demolished illegal plotting on about 3 bighas in Devrai Kala, Chandrika Devi Road, BKT. A commercial construction on about 200 sqm in Vipul Khand, Gomti Nagar, that violated its approved map was sealed.

3 bighas cleared · 1 building sealed
Mega Demolition Drive 🔴 Critical Risk

Akbar Nagar Clearance Completed: 1,320+ Structures Razed on Kukrail Riverbed

Akbar Nagar, Kukrail riverbed

LDA said demolition on the Kukrail riverbed was complete: about 1,169 illegal residential and more than 100 commercial properties razed, and over 1,320 structures in total since December 2023, on 24.5 acres. More than 1,800 families were given alternative housing under PM Awas Yojana. An eco-tourism hub is proposed on the site.

1,320+ structures razed · 24.5 acres · 1,800+ families rehoused
Legal Clearance / Mega Demolition 🔴 Critical Risk

Akbar Nagar Demolition Begins After Supreme Court Upholds High Court Ruling

Akbar Nagar, Kukrail riverbed

With eight PAC companies and RAF on watch, LDA began demolishing houses and shops in Akbar Nagar. On 10 May, a Supreme Court bench had upheld the Allahabad High Court ruling on the drive. About 1,679 affected people were allotted housing on Hardoi Road.

1,679 people allotted alternative housing
Halted Operation 🟠 High Risk

Stone-Pelting in Akbar Nagar After Debris Damages 7 Houses

Akbar Nagar

Debris from a commercial building being demolished fell on seven adjacent houses, and residents pelted police and the LDA squad with stones. The LDA VC said only commercial establishments were being razed. Following High Court orders, residential properties would not be touched until 31 March.

7 houses damaged · Residential action deferred to 31 Mar
Hindustan Times
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Mega Demolition Drive 🔴 Critical Risk

15 Illegal Colonies on 250 Bigha Razed for Mohan Road Scheme

Kakori & Para

Over a five-day drive with six JCBs, LDA demolished 15 illegal colonies on 250 bighas in the Kakori and Para areas. This cleared the way for the 785-acre Mohan Road Housing Scheme on land acquired from Kalia Kheda and Pyarepur.

250 bighas cleared · 15 colonies razed
The Times of India
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🗺️ High-Risk Areas for Property Buyers in Lucknow

Localities that appear most often in the incidents above (counted from this tracker's data). Exercise extra caution and always verify before buying in any of these localities.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About LDA Demolitions in Lucknow

Common questions from property buyers in Lucknow about LDA demolition risk, how to verify properties, and what legal protections exist.

Which areas in Lucknow have the highest LDA demolition risk?
In the incidents tracked from 2024 to 2026, LDA's illegal-plotting drives were most frequent in Kakori, Dubagga, BKT, Gosainganj, Chinhat, Sushant Golf City, Sairpur and Mohanlalganj. In 2026, Aliganj also saw large-scale sealing of commercial buildings on residential plots after the June fire. Many of these areas fall inside or next to proposed LDA schemes such as Naimish Nagar and Varun Vihar. If you are buying in any of them, an independent property verification is strongly recommended.
What happens to buyers if an illegal colony is demolished by LDA?
When LDA demolishes an unauthorised plotting, it razes the roads, drains, boundary walls and site offices built without layout approval. There is no LDA scheme to compensate plot buyers in such colonies. Their remedy is against the seller, through a police complaint or a civil suit, and recovery is slow and uncertain. Compensation is paid only when LDA acquires land for its own scheme, as in the Anant Nagar possession drive (December 2025).
How can I check if a plot or flat is LDA approved in Lucknow?
There are two ways: (1) Visit the LDA office at Vipin Khand, Gomti Nagar and request a layout approval search for the specific khasra and survey number of the land. (2) Book DSD Properties' property verification (₹5,000 for residential plots and flats). We check LDA records, revenue documents (Khatauni) and RERA registration and send a PDF report within 48 hours.
What is an illegal colony and how do I identify one in Lucknow?
An illegal colony is land that has been subdivided and sold as residential plots without obtaining LDA layout approval. Common warning signs: no LDA approval number on sale documents, agricultural (kisan) land being marketed as residential, prices significantly lower than nearby approved areas, developer avoids providing official registry or shows handwritten agreements, and no RERA registration for the project. Also read our guide on how to buy LDA-approved plots and avoid scams.
Does LDA compensate buyers whose properties are demolished?
No. LDA has no scheme to compensate buyers of unauthorised plotting or construction it demolishes or seals. Liability rests with whoever sold or built without approval. Recovering money from such sellers is slow and uncertain, so checking approval before purchase is the only real protection.
What documents must I verify before buying a plot in Lucknow?
Essential document checks before buying any plot in Lucknow:
  1. LDA Layout Approval Letter with scheme number
  2. Jamabandi / Khatoni from Revenue Department (land record)
  3. Encumbrance Certificate to check for outstanding loans or disputes
  4. RERA registration certificate for any ongoing project
  5. Complete chain of title (all previous sale deeds)
  6. Approved building map from LDA if the property is already built
  7. Land use conversion order if agricultural land is being sold as residential
Read our full RERA guide for Lucknow buyers for more details.
Is Sushant Golf City safe to buy property in 2026?
On 15 September 2026 the UP cabinet approved LDA's proposal on 2,747 plots that Ansal sold while they were mortgaged to LDA. LDA says the registries of these plots will not be cancelled, and the takeover of the township still needs NCLT approval. Separately, LDA has repeatedly demolished illegal plotting in villages around the township, such as Bakkas, Mastemau, Malukpur and Sikandarpur Amolia, including 65 bighas on 16 October 2026. Verify exactly which part of the area a plot is in before buying. See our Sushant Golf City buyer's guide.
How quickly can LDA demolish a property after issuing notice?
It can take only a few weeks. In the Aliganj fire case, LDA issued a Section 27(1) notice on 23 June 2026 giving 15 days to show the building was legal. The prescribed authority declared it illegal on 10 July and gave the owners 15 days to demolish it themselves. Most illegal-plotting demolitions in this tracker were carried out on orders already passed by the prescribed authority court.

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