Engineer Sherif El-Sherbini, Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, has announced a decision to remove building violations and encroachments within the jurisdiction of the El Shorouk City Development Authority, totaling 89 cases. These infractions stem from activities that are incompatible with the officially approved general plan for the newly added areas of the city. The structures in question were established without legal grounds or permits. In addition, ongoing campaigns to remove similar violations and encroachments are underway in other cities such as Sadat City, Obour, and Badr.
The violations include the construction of fences, hangars, and buildings of various shapes and heights. The ministerial decision emphasizes that the city authority, in coordination with the Urban Police and relevant security agencies, is responsible for executing the removal operations in accordance with the applicable laws.
As part of ongoing efforts to uphold public order and preserve urban aesthetics, the Sadat City Development Authority—under the leadership of Engineer Yasser Abdel Halim Hassan—has conducted a campaign to eliminate encroachments and obstructions that have impacted roads and public spaces in key commercial and residential areas. These include Districts Four and Nine as well as the Dar Misr project area. The campaign focused on removing street vendor setups and illegal expansions around commercial shops, working closely with the Urban Police to ensure immediate and organized enforcement.
In a similar context, Engineer Ahmed Rashad, Head of the Obour City Development Authority, confirmed the launch of a coordinated campaign with the Urban Police and municipal services. This campaign targeted key squares and both main and internal roads across the city. Its primary objective was to tackle the growing issue of street vendors and sidewalk encroachments, which hinder traffic flow and degrade the city’s visual appeal. Decisive actions were taken against violations that obstructed pedestrian movement and distorted the public landscape.
During the campaign, several violations were identified in the city’s Fifth District, most notably an illegal basement construction in one of the properties. Authorities immediately demolished unauthorized walls and structures that violated licensing terms and deviated from the property’s designated use. Additionally, non-compliant construction work was halted, including the attempt to exceed the allowed building-to-land ratio by adding extra rooftop rooms on another property within the same district.
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