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Maharashtra Orders Demolition of Illegal Hotels and Dhabas on Highway Right of Way
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 11 Aug 2026, 12:36 PM
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The Maharashtra government has directed the removal of unauthorized hotels and dhabas situated on the right of way of state highways, citing safety and regulatory concerns.
The state government has issued an order to demolish illegal hotels and dhabas located on the right of way of Maharashtra highways.
The directive, issued by the transport authorities, cites safety hazards and violations of land-use regulations as key reasons for the action.
Officials say the structures obstruct traffic flow and pose risks to motorists, prompting the enforcement of the order.
The demolition is expected to be carried out in the coming weeks, with local authorities monitoring compliance.
The directive, issued by the transport authorities, cites safety hazards and violations of land-use regulations as key reasons for the action.
Officials say the structures obstruct traffic flow and pose risks to motorists, prompting the enforcement of the order.
The demolition is expected to be carried out in the coming weeks, with local authorities monitoring compliance.