Kolkata Municipal Corporation triggers political storm after serving an illegal construction notice to TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee.

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KOLKATA : In an unprecedented turn of events that has sent shockwaves through the state's political landscape, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has served a structural notice to the residences of Trinamool Congress (TMC) All India General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee. The development has placed Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim under intense scrutiny, with top leadership expressing severe displeasure over the administrative move.

High-Profile Vow Against Illegal Structures Triggers Action

The administrative action follows a broader state-wide campaign against unauthorized buildings. Recently, directives were issued emphasizing that no illegal constructions would be spared, leading to demolition drives across several districts. Consequently, the KMC issued notices to Abhishek Banerjee’s properties located in Kalighat and Santiniketan, mandating the removal of unauthorized portions, a major talking point in West Bengal political news circles.

The sudden move has raised critical administrative questions. Political observers are questioning why a TMC-led municipal body issued such a notice to its own top parliamentarian, and why the alleged discrepancies were not flagged earlier. Amidst growing pressure, Mayor Firhad Hakim reportedly maintained that he was completely unaware of the specific development, adding a layer of bureaucratic mystery to the ongoing KMC notice Abhishek Banerjee controversy.

Section 401 and Administrative Power Under Scrutiny

According to internal sources, party chief Mamata Banerjee called an emergency meeting on Monday with the Mayor and members of the Mayor-in-Council to express her deep dissatisfaction. Bureaucratic insights reveal that the notice was served under Section 401 of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Act.

"Under Section 401, the Municipal Commissioner is empowered to issue such notices independently, without requiring explicit clearance from the Mayor's office," stated a senior administrative official.

While this legal provision explains how the notice bypassed political channels, it has sparked a massive debate over the actual administrative control within the corporation. Opposition leaders are closely monitoring the rift, making the structural integrity of high-profile properties a defining narrative in Mamata Banerjee KMC meeting updates across the state.