Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind moves SC against UP\'s bulldozer policy
Deccan ChronicleNew Delhi: The Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking a halt to the “extra-legal” and “precipitative action” of demolition of the residential properties of the accused allegedly involved in the recent violence that erupted in Kanpur district of Uttar Pradesh in the wake of the “objectionable and offensive remarks” about Prophet Mohammed by two leaders of the ruling BJP. It asked the court to issue a direction to the Uttar Pradesh government that no precipitative action be taken in Kanpur district against the residential or commercial property of any accused in any criminal proceedings as an extra-legal punitive measure. The Jamiat further urged the Supreme court to direct the Uttar Pradesh government “to ensure that any demolition exercise of any nature must be carried out strictly in accordance with applicable laws, and only after due notice and opportunity of hearing is given to each affected person”. Further, the Jamiat application says Section 27 of the UP Urban Planning and Development Act 1973 also requires that the affected person be heard before proceeding with the demolition and be given at least 15 days’ notice.