JDA officials also pointed out that the window of flat 1201 had been altered into a full entry gate providing access to the sealed portion, further strengthening the case of deliberate encroachment. A notice for removal of the illegal construction was issued on 20 December 2023, and following non-compliance, the structure was officially sealed on 3 August 2024 under directives from the Urban Development Department.

The builder argued that the construction was a temporary setup intended for “plantation activities,” a claim JDA termed baseless and misleading. Accepting such a request, authorities noted, would effectively create private ownership over a common terrace, violating the rights of other residents.

Urban development experts say this decisive stand sends a strong message for future cases. They emphasize strict monitoring after any future unsealing to ensure adherence to building norms and to prevent misuse of common spaces in high-rise residential complexes.

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