India

Report Illegal Construction in India

30 days
Statutory time limit for municipal authorities to inspect after complaint receipt (Model Building Bye-Laws, 2016)
₹5,000–₹50,000
Typical penalty for unauthorized construction under state municipal acts
72 hours
Maximum time for emergency stop-work orders in cases of imminent danger (varies by state)
90%
Estimated share of illegal constructions detected via citizen complaints (MoHUA Annual Report 2022–23)
The Short Answer

Submit a written complaint with photos and address details to your local municipal corporation (e.g., BMC, MCGM, BBMP) via their online portal, helpline, or in-person at the ward office.

What the Law Says

Practical Steps

Important Deadlines

When to See a Lawyer

Sources

statuteModel Building Bye-Laws, 2016statuteMaharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966governmentMoHUA Annual Report 2022–23governmentCitizen Grievance Redressal Portal (CPGRAMS)

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Not legal advice. This article is general information based on publicly available sources, written for educational purposes. Laws change and individual situations vary. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before acting on anything you read here. Last reviewed: 2026-10-18.