HC to CS: Keep govt land, highway free of encroachments

Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh high court has directed chief secretary Prabodh Saxena to instruct the officials concerned to ensure that there was no unauthorised construction or encroachment upon the govt land on or along the national highways, state highways, districts roads, or other local roads.The division bench of the high court comprising Justice Vivek Singh Thakur and Justice Rakesh Kainthla issued the directions while disposing of a petition pertaining to the encroachments on national highway No. 5 passing through Shimla and Solan districts.The court noted that almost all encroachments for which the present petition was registered and also which were detected thereafter had been removed and some unauthorised construction cases, wherever permissible under law, were stated to have been compounded. The bench made it clear that the officials must not let reoccurrence or reconstruction of unauthorised structure or encroachment upon the govt land on or alongside the national highway, which has already been removed. “Non-reporting will invite dismissal,” the court underlined.

Himachal HC directs chief secy to ensure no encroachment on govt land, highway

The Himachal Pradesh high court has instructed officials to prevent unauthorized construction along highways and local roads. The court emphasized the need to avoid reoccurrence of such activities and highlighted stringent consequences for neglect. Recent detections of unauthorized constructions along the Shimla-Kalka national highway have prompted immediate actions by relevant authorities.

Himachal HC warns officials of dismissal from service for ignoring encroachment on govt or forest land

The Himachal Pradesh High Court mandates strict action against officials failing to prevent land encroachments, including suspension and possible dismissal. Highlighting accountability, the division bench orders the chief secretary to issue removal instructions and insists on prompt reporting and action from field staff to curb unauthorized land use.

Encroachments removed in two areas

Vadodara Municipal Corporation addressed congestion issues by removing illegal encroachments in Marimata Lane and Squirrel Circle. Actions included dismantling unauthorized boards and extensions, and surveying buildings for further violations. The moves followed repeated citizen complaints and aimed to ease traffic and improve public safety in these areas.

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