Limited Success in Clearing Encroachments Near Lucknow District Court
Only 14 of 72 illegal structures cleared near district court complex: LMC informs HC

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The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court was informed that only 14 out of 72 illegal structures near the district court complex were removed due to resistance from local lawyers. The court has directed further hearings and police support for compliance with its orders.
- 01Only 14 of the 72 identified encroachments near the district court in Qaiserbagh were removed.
- 02Resistance from lawyers obstructed the removal of remaining illegal structures.
- 03The court directed police assistance to ensure compliance with its orders.
- 04An anti-encroachment drive was conducted following a court order on May 6.
- 05The court highlighted severe inconveniences faced by local residents due to encroachments.
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The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court received a report from the Lucknow Municipal Corporation indicating that only 14 of the 72 illegal structures identified near the district court complex in Qaiserbagh were cleared. The remaining encroachments, which include lawyers' chambers and illegally constructed shops, could not be removed due to resistance from local lawyers during an anti-encroachment drive. The municipal corporation initiated action against these encroachments following a court order issued on May 6. The court has now directed that police support be provided to facilitate compliance with its orders. The matter is set for further hearing on June 8, allowing parties to submit affidavits in the meantime. The court previously noted that residents in the vicinity have faced significant inconveniences, including a tragic incident where an ambulance got stuck due to these encroachments, resulting in a patient's death.
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Local residents are facing significant inconveniences due to the encroachments, including access issues for emergency services.
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