Allahabad High Court Orders Removal of Illegal Encroachments Near Lucknow District Court
HC directs removal of encroachments near Lucknow district court
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The Allahabad High Court's Lucknow bench has ordered the removal of approximately 72 illegal encroachments near the district court in Qaiserbagh, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, including advocates' chambers and shops. The court mandated the district administration to ensure police support for the demolition, with an action report due by May 25.
- 01The Allahabad High Court ordered the removal of 72 illegal encroachments near the Lucknow district court.
- 02Encroachments include advocates' chambers and shops in the Qaiserbagh area.
- 03The Municipal Corporation plans to conduct the demolition on May 12.
- 04The court requested a report on the actions taken by May 25.
- 05The state government cited previous constraints in providing police support.
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The Allahabad High Court's Lucknow bench has taken a firm stance against illegal encroachments surrounding the district court in Qaiserbagh, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. On May 6, justices Rajesh Singh Chauhan and Rajeev Bharti directed the district administration to provide necessary police force to the Municipal Corporation for the demolition of about 72 encroachments, which include advocates' chambers and shops. The Municipal Corporation had reported these encroachments and stated that the anti-encroachment drive is scheduled for May 12. The court also instructed the authorities to submit an action taken report by May 25, following the demolition efforts. The state government had previously informed the court that it could not provide police support due to unavoidable circumstances.
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The removal of illegal encroachments is expected to restore order and accessibility around the district court, benefiting legal professionals and the public.
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