<p>Kolkata: West Bengal Municipal Affairs and Urban Development Minister Firhad Hakim on Thursday informed the assembly about the state government's commitment to 'planned urbanisation', asserting a policy of 'zero tolerance' towards illegal structures.</p>.<p>Hakim, also the mayor of Kolkata, highlighted the recent suspension of six personnel by the city civic body for neglecting action against an illegal construction.</p>.<p>He said, "All illegal buildings will have to be razed. There won't be any compromise on this. We have zero tolerance to such illegalities." </p>.<p>Giving credit to the Trinamool government for ushering in 'planned urbanisation' since coming to power in 2011, he said, "There was no systemic planning before that."</p>.Kolkata man climbs down bridge after police lure him with job, biryani.<p>While stressing the importance of a humane approach towards those violating norms, Hakim explained, "We cannot indiscriminately raze all illegal structures in public spaces at one go but will get it done in a planned manner."</p>.<p>Regarding the Howrah Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill 2024, which was passed by voice vote, Hakim justified the focus on Howrah by citing its historical significance as the 'Sheffield of Bengal'.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, Minister of Women and Child Development and Social Welfare Dr Shashi Panja, who introduced The West Bengal Non-trading Corporation (Amendment) Bill 2024, explained that the recommendation for the amendment came from the state law commission.</p>.<p>Panja elaborated that the amendment aimed to classify certain libraries and places of worship under the category of non-trading corporations if they offer services but do not sell such services as goods and are registered under the societies Act.</p>.<p>After the passage of The West Bengal Non-trading Corporation (Amendment) Bill 2024, Speaker Biman Bandyopadhyay adjourned the House till 3pm on February 8.</p>
<p>Kolkata: West Bengal Municipal Affairs and Urban Development Minister Firhad Hakim on Thursday informed the assembly about the state government's commitment to 'planned urbanisation', asserting a policy of 'zero tolerance' towards illegal structures.</p>.<p>Hakim, also the mayor of Kolkata, highlighted the recent suspension of six personnel by the city civic body for neglecting action against an illegal construction.</p>.<p>He said, "All illegal buildings will have to be razed. There won't be any compromise on this. We have zero tolerance to such illegalities." </p>.<p>Giving credit to the Trinamool government for ushering in 'planned urbanisation' since coming to power in 2011, he said, "There was no systemic planning before that."</p>.Kolkata man climbs down bridge after police lure him with job, biryani.<p>While stressing the importance of a humane approach towards those violating norms, Hakim explained, "We cannot indiscriminately raze all illegal structures in public spaces at one go but will get it done in a planned manner."</p>.<p>Regarding the Howrah Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill 2024, which was passed by voice vote, Hakim justified the focus on Howrah by citing its historical significance as the 'Sheffield of Bengal'.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, Minister of Women and Child Development and Social Welfare Dr Shashi Panja, who introduced The West Bengal Non-trading Corporation (Amendment) Bill 2024, explained that the recommendation for the amendment came from the state law commission.</p>.<p>Panja elaborated that the amendment aimed to classify certain libraries and places of worship under the category of non-trading corporations if they offer services but do not sell such services as goods and are registered under the societies Act.</p>.<p>After the passage of The West Bengal Non-trading Corporation (Amendment) Bill 2024, Speaker Biman Bandyopadhyay adjourned the House till 3pm on February 8.</p>