# Illegal property demolitions in Meerut

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/illegal-property-demolitions-in-meerut
> Updated: 2026-09-26T19:16:24.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The Supreme Court of India has ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to seal and demolish more than 16,000 illegal properties in Meerut. The court identified 16,726 unauthorized structures in Zone-A, consisting of residential, non-residential, and mixed-use buildings. To investigate illegal developments in Uldepur, a judicial commission led by former Supreme Court judge Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia has been formed.

In response to these legal mandates, authorities in Meerut have begun demolition drives, specifically targeting the Shastri Nagar Central Market. The Awas Evam Vikas Parishad is leading operations against 44 identified and sealed properties used for commercial purposes in residential areas. These enforcement actions have led to heavy police deployment, barricades, and the disconnection of electricity and water supplies in several sectors of the market.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-26: Supreme Court orders sealing of 16,000 illegal properties in Meerut

The Supreme Court has ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to seal and demolish more than 16,000 illegal and unauthorized properties in Meerut, citing widespread illegal construction.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/supreme-court-orders-sealing-of-16000-illegal-properties-in-meerut

### 2026-09-16: Meerut authorities begin demolition of illegal structures in Shastri Nagar

Authorities in Meerut have begun demolishing illegal structures at Shastri Nagar Central Market following Supreme Court orders, leading to heavy police deployment and local utility disruptions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meerut-authorities-begin-demolition-of-illegal-structures-in-shastri-nagar

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