BJP MLA calls for razing of illegal shops built on AMC school land
BJP MLA from Ellisbridge Amit Shah alleged in a meeting that a municipal school was turned into an illegal shopping complex in Jamalpur area of Ahmedabad.
Shah accused builder Saleem Pathan of constructing a complex on the land where the Amdavad Municipal Corporation’s (AMC) Urdu school stood, near the Jamalpur Kanch mosque.
Shah made the accusation during a meeting chaired by Municipal Commissioner M Thennarasan, which also included MPs and MLAs.
Shah explained that 20 years ago, the Urdu school, which had around 200 students, was closed by the Municipal School Board. After the closure, Saleem Jumma Khan Pathan, who lived nearby, allegedly constructed 10 illegal shops and started collecting a rent of ₹12,000.
‘I will resign if school is closed’
When Shah sought to know about the school’s current state, an official confirmed that it had been closed. The MLA responded and demanded a thorough investigation. “The municipal school was replaced by a shopping centre. I request a thorough investigation. If the school is closed, I will resign as MLA.”
He claimed that the authorities were unaware of the shopping centre and should take action. Whether the complex should be demolished is a separate issue, but he stressed that the corporation must be informed.
The construction of the complex, which involved demolishing the school and cutting down old trees surrounding the area, was opposed by local residents, who filed complaints with government departments.
People also approached the local MLA’s office to raise the issue, but no action was taken. Both school sites are worth millions of rupees. The MLA has requested that the municipal commissioner remove the illegal construction and reclaim the land.
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