In compliance with a Bombay High Court directive, the Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) has launched a large-scale demolition drive targeting 58 illegal buildings within its jurisdiction, according to officials on Tuesday.

The municipal body, in an official release, stated that the drive stems from a court order which declared these structures illegal due to severe irregularities in their construction and registration processes. The action follows a writ petition filed in the Bombay High Court, highlighting concerns over these buildings, including allegations of document fabrication, registration violations, and unauthorised construction practices, as per PTI reports.