Not happy sight to see people dragged to street: Court sets rules on demolitions
1 month, 1 week ago

Not happy sight to see people dragged to street: Court sets rules on demolitions

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday, strongly opposing "arbitrary" demolition of buildings, issued pan-India guidelines to govern bulldozer actions in cases of illegal construction and encroachments. The show cause notice must be issued 15 days in advance, and it must specify the reason for demolition and the date of the hearing. A digital portal must be created within three months to provide details of the notice and the date it was publicly displayed near the structure. A detailed spot report must be prepared, and a detailed video recording of the demolition, including police and officials present, must be made.

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Supreme Court Orders 15-Day Notice, Digital Trail for Property Demolitions; Officials Face Personal Liability
1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Orders 15-Day Notice, Digital Trail for Property Demolitions; Officials Face Personal Liability

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 16, 2024 12:06 IST - 8 MINS READ In PIL hearings alleging discrimination and the government’s impunity, it is not unusual for the respondent authorities to claim they will adopt a non-adversarial role vis-a-vis the petitioner, and still deny the allegations. In such cases, where the authorities indulge into arbitrary pick and choose of the structures and …

Razing impunity: On bulldozer demolitions and the Supreme Court
1 month, 1 week ago

Razing impunity: On bulldozer demolitions and the Supreme Court

The Hindu  

Demolition of property as a punitive measure against alleged offenders amounts to wilful subversion of the rule of law. The Supreme Court of India has now ventured to put an end to this culture of impunity by laying down enforceable guidelines and directions to prevent demolition of homes and buildings without following due process. It also underpinned its order on …

Officers Carrying Out Illegal Demolitions Liable To Restore Properties At Personal Cost & Pay Damages: Supreme Court
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1 month, 1 week ago

Officers Carrying Out Illegal Demolitions Liable To Restore Properties At Personal Cost & Pay Damages: Supreme Court

Live Law  

In the judgment containing directions against "bulldozer actions", the Supreme Court has warned that officials who carry out illegal demolitions in contravention of the judicial directions will be held liable to restore the properties at their personal cost in addition to pay damages. The officials should also be informed that if the demolition is found to be in violation of …

Correcting Bulldozer Injustice: A Much-needed SC Ruling on Arbitrary Demolitions
1 month, 1 week ago

Correcting Bulldozer Injustice: A Much-needed SC Ruling on Arbitrary Demolitions

The Quint  

NOTICE The first step of any demolition is a show cause or notice. PERSONAL HEARING With regard to the right of being heard, the court has held that every person whose property or house is under the threat of demolition will have a right of being heard, i.e. : That the designated authority shall give an opportunity for a personal …

Bulldozer Justice: Supreme Court lays down pan-India guidelines, says ‘not a happy sight to see women, children…’
1 month, 1 week ago

Bulldozer Justice: Supreme Court lays down pan-India guidelines, says ‘not a happy sight to see women, children…’

Live Mint  

Bulldozer Justice: To curb ‘bulldozer justice’, the Supreme Court on Wednesday laid down pan-India guidelines on demolition of properties. — No demolition should be carried out without a prior show cause notice, returnable either in accordance with the time provided by the local municipal laws or within 15 days time from the date of service of such notice, whichever is …

Bulldozer justice: Supreme Court says ‘not a happy sight to see women, kids dragged to streets’ | Key guidelines
1 month, 1 week ago

Bulldozer justice: Supreme Court says ‘not a happy sight to see women, kids dragged to streets’ | Key guidelines

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday came down heavy on the trend of “bulldozer justice”, saying the authorities cannot demolish the house of a person simply on the grounds of them being accused of a crime. The executive cannot become a judge and demolish the properties of the persons accused,” a bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathanbench. The court …

‘Officials will pay for demolitions from their salary’: 5 Key SC observations on ‘chilling’ side of ‘bulldozer justice’
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Officials will pay for demolitions from their salary’: 5 Key SC observations on ‘chilling’ side of ‘bulldozer justice’

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court of India has made significant observations while delivering a verdict aimed at curbing the practice of 'bulldozer justice.' The SC bench made it clear that its directions will not be applicable if there is unauthorised construction on public land or an order of demolition by the court of law. The bench made it clear that its directions …

Defer Demolitions By 15 Days, Personal Liability Of Officials For Violations: Read Supreme Court's Directions Against 'Bulldozer' Actions
1 month, 1 week ago

Defer Demolitions By 15 Days, Personal Liability Of Officials For Violations: Read Supreme Court's Directions Against 'Bulldozer' Actions

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has invoked its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to issue a slew of guidelines against "bulldozer actions" carried out by State authorities as a punitive action against persons accused/convicted in crimes. Every municipal/local authority shall assign a designated digital portal, within 3 months from today wherein details regarding service/pasting of the notice, the reply, …

Defer Demolitions By 15 Days, Personal Liability Of Officials For Violations: Read Supreme Court's Directions Against 'Bulldozer' Actions
1 month, 1 week ago

Defer Demolitions By 15 Days, Personal Liability Of Officials For Violations: Read Supreme Court's Directions Against 'Bulldozer' Actions

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has invoked its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to issue a slew of guidelines against "bulldozer actions" carried out by State authorities as a punitive action against persons accused/convicted in crimes. Every municipal/local authority shall assign a designated digital portal, within 3 months from today wherein details regarding service/pasting of the notice, the reply, …

SC Lays Down Pan-India Rules on Bulldozer Action
1 month, 1 week ago

SC Lays Down Pan-India Rules on Bulldozer Action

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday laid down pan-India guidelines on demolitions and said no property should be demolished without a prior show cause notice and the affected must be given 15 days to respond while likening “bulldozer justice” to a lawless state of affairs where might is right. The bench termed as chilling the sight of a bulldozer …

'Bulldozer Reminds Of Lawlessness' : Supreme Court Says Properties Can't Be Demolished Merely Because Of Criminal Accusations/Convictions
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1 month, 1 week ago

'Bulldozer Reminds Of Lawlessness' : Supreme Court Says Properties Can't Be Demolished Merely Because Of Criminal Accusations/Convictions

Live Law  

Sending a strong message against the trend of "bulldozer justice", the Supreme Court on Wednesday held that the executive cannot demolish the houses/properties of persons only on the ground that they are accused or convicted in a crime. Officials taking part in illegal demolition to be held accountable The Court also held that the public officials who demolish the properties …

Supreme Court on bulldozer action: ‘No demolition without following guidelines, 15-day notice’
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1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court on bulldozer action: ‘No demolition without following guidelines, 15-day notice’

Hindustan Times  

Bulldozer 'justice' hearing: The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed that no demolition should be carried out without prior 15-day notice to the owner of the property and without following the statutory guidelines. The state cannot take arbitrary action against the accused or convict without following the due process of law,” the court said. The Supreme Court also extended an interim …

Supreme Court's key verdict on ‘bulldozer justice’ today | What happened in hearings
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1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court's key verdict on ‘bulldozer justice’ today | What happened in hearings

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court will deliver its verdict on Wednesday, November 13, on pleas seeking to stop authorities' “bulldozer” action against accused persons as a punitive measure. The top court will decide on framing pan-India guidelines to prevent the“illegal” demolition of homes and other properties. The court also remarked that “public safety” is paramount, and no religious structure, be it a …

Supreme Court to pronounce verdict on Bulldozer justice today, pan-India guidelines expected
1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court to pronounce verdict on Bulldozer justice today, pan-India guidelines expected

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court is set to deliver a verdict and issue guidelines on Wednesday on a pan-India property demolition drive initiated by authorities, also known as ‘bulldozer justice’. Bulldozer justice case The Supreme Court took cognisance of the matter after several petitions were filed against the demolition drive by various state governments at properties owned by people accused in criminal …

How Supreme Court guidelines put brakes on wheels of 'bulldozer justice'
1 month, 1 week ago

How Supreme Court guidelines put brakes on wheels of 'bulldozer justice'

India Today  

The Supreme Court’s November 13 guidelines on property demolitions represent a seismic shift in reigning in what has colloquially come to be known as “bulldozer justice”. Key aspects of the guidelines: Mandatory show-cause notice: Central to the Supreme Court’s ruling is the requirement for a mandatory “show-cause notice” to be served to property owners before any demolition can proceed. The …

SC issues guidelines against ‘bulldozer justice’ demolition
1 month, 2 weeks ago

SC issues guidelines against ‘bulldozer justice’ demolition

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday laid down the first-ever guidelines against arbitrary demolitions by state authorities, ruling that citizens’ voices cannot be “throttled by a threat of destroying their properties” and that such “bulldozer justice” has no place in a society governed by rule of law. There is a grave danger that if high-handed and unlawful behaviour is permitted by …

Will protect convicts too from punitive demolitions: Supreme Court
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Will protect convicts too from punitive demolitions: Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday promised to protect even convicted criminals from State- A Bench of Justices B.R. Supreme Court hearing on bulldozer action updates But at the same time, the apex court, which has proposed to frame pan-India guidelines to protect private property from illegal and targeted State demolitions, said it would not condone or shield public encroachments, irrespective …

'Whether it is temple or dargah…': Supreme Court on bulldozer action
2 months, 3 weeks ago

'Whether it is temple or dargah…': Supreme Court on bulldozer action

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court, in a landmark decision, emphasized that public safety takes precedence over religious structures encroaching on roads, water bodies, or rail tracks. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh, clarified that being accused in a criminal case does not justify bulldozer action, even for severe crimes like rape or terrorism. While hearing a batch …

No bulldozer demolitions without court nod till Oct 1, says SC
3 months ago

No bulldozer demolitions without court nod till Oct 1, says SC

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday imposed a nationwide restraint on demolition activities, ruling that no demolition, including of those accused or convicted of crime, should occur without the court’s explicit permission, expressing concern over the indiscriminate demolition actions and highlighting the need for judicial oversight. Even as the directive by a bench of justices Bhushan R Gavai and KV Viswanathan …

Supreme Court red light on bulldozer justice till Oct 1
3 months ago

Supreme Court red light on bulldozer justice till Oct 1

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed authorities across the country not to demolish properties, including those accused of crime till October 1, without seeking its prior permission. However, such an order would not be applicable for unauthorised constructions on public streets, footpaths, abutting railway lines, water bodies, or public spaces,” the court ordered. A bench of justices B …

Supreme Court stops illegal ‘bulldozer’ demolitions across the country till October 1
3 months ago

Supreme Court stops illegal ‘bulldozer’ demolitions across the country till October 1

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday froze illegal bulldozer demolitions across the country till October 1, drawing attention to reports of “glorification, grandstanding and even justifications” of the razing of private homes and properties of undertrials and their immediate family members. OPINION | Putting the brakes on ‘bulldozer justice’ “There has been glorification, grandstanding and justification of bulldozers after September 2,” …

'No Demolition Without Our Nod': Supreme Court Halts 'Bulldozer Justice' Till October 1
3 months ago

'No Demolition Without Our Nod': Supreme Court Halts 'Bulldozer Justice' Till October 1

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said no demolition exercise in the country should take place without its permission. Halting “bulldozer justice” till October 1, when it will next hear the matter, the court said even if there is one instance of illegal demolition, it is against the ethos of the Constitution. We made clear we won’t come between unauthorised construction… …

Supreme Court to examine suggestions to stop ‘bulldozer justice’
3 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court to examine suggestions to stop ‘bulldozer justice’

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court will examine on Tuesday suggestions from petitioners seeking relief from States bulldozing homes and private properties of undertrials, and frame pan-India guidelines. Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind, the main petitioner, has suggested prior notice at least 45 to 60 days in advance of a demolition specifying the legal provisions under which the property would be razed and attaching personal liability …

Putting the brakes on ‘bulldozer justice’
3 months, 1 week ago

Putting the brakes on ‘bulldozer justice’

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court of India has invited suggestions from the parties concerned to frame appropriate pan-India guidelines on extra-legal demolitions. The order comes in the wake of multiple instances of demolitions where the houses and building establishments of persons accused of certain crimes have been razed without following due process. Editorial | ​Demolition squad: On the Supreme Court and ‘bulldozer …

Alleged involvement in crime not a ground for bulldozing private property: Supreme Court
3 months, 1 week ago

Alleged involvement in crime not a ground for bulldozing private property: Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday said the allleged involvement of a person in a crime was not a ground for the demolition of his or her property. Read Editorial: ​Demolition squad: On the Supreme Court and ‘bulldozer justice’ The Bench told the government that the courts would not remain “oblivious to such demolition threats inconceivable in a nation where law …

Can’t bulldoze due process
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Can’t bulldoze due process

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court’s sharp disapproval of the use of earthmovers to demolish the homes of those accused, especially in cases where there is considerable public outrage, has come not a moment too soon. The troubling practice — where authorities clearly step outside the bounds of due process and don a retributive avatar to destroy homes and properties of people not …

Did you issue notice before demolitions, Punjab and Haryana HC asks Haryana
1 year, 4 months ago

Did you issue notice before demolitions, Punjab and Haryana HC asks Haryana

The Hindu  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday took suo motu cognisance of the demolition drive in Haryana’s Nuh and Gurugram districts, asking the Haryana government whether any notice was issued before the exercise. The High Court said news reports showed that demolitions were being carried out in two districts — Nuh and Gurugram, and the action was stated to …

Can\'t impose ban on demolitions across states: SC
2 years, 5 months ago

Can\'t impose ban on demolitions across states: SC

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to pass an interim direction staying the demolition of properties of accused involved in violent protests across various states. The top court was hearing pleas filed by Muslim body Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind seeking directions to the Uttar Pradesh government and other states to ensure that no further demolition of properties of alleged accused …

Plea Against "Bulldozer" Action : Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing
2 years, 5 months ago

Plea Against "Bulldozer" Action : Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will hear today the plea filed by Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind against the demolition actions carried out by authorities in Uttar Pradesh, allegedly as a punitive measure against persons accused of rioting during protests held in Kanpur and Prayagraj against remarks on Prophet Muhammad.A vacation bench of Justices CT Ravikumar and Sudhanshu Dhulia will hear the matter.The UP. The …

Demolitions Not Punitive Actions Against Rioting But For Violations; Due Process Of Law Followed : UP Govt Tells Supreme Court
2 years, 6 months ago

Demolitions Not Punitive Actions Against Rioting But For Violations; Due Process Of Law Followed : UP Govt Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

The State of Uttar Pradesh has submitted before the Supreme Court that the recent demolitions carried out in Kanpur and Prayagraj were done by Local Development Authorities strictly in accordance with the Uttar Pradesh Urban Planning and Development Act, 1973. The State has however further submitted that in both cases, certain portions of the two illegal/ non-compliant structures in question …

Demolitions should not be retaliatory: Supreme Court
2 years, 6 months ago

Demolitions should not be retaliatory: Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday told the Uttar Pradesh government that demolitions could happen only in accordance with the provisions of law and could not be retaliatory after hearing petitions that State authorities had taken the “appalling” step to wreak “vengeance” on the homes of people allegedly linked to violence in the aftermath of the Prophet remarks row. “Ultimately, the …

UP Demolitions Can't Take Place Without Notices: Supreme Court Asks State To Comply With Procedure & Laws
2 years, 6 months ago

UP Demolitions Can't Take Place Without Notices: Supreme Court Asks State To Comply With Procedure & Laws

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Uttar Pradesh government not to carry out demolition activities except in accordance with the procedure established by law. Advocate CU Singh, appearing for the Petitioner, submitted that taking advantage of the fact that status quo was not applicable to Uttar Pradesh, the state authorities proceeded to bulldoze the properties of persons allegedly involved …

Bulldozer on the loose: The Hindu Editorial on demolition of property of Muslim activists
2 years, 6 months ago

Bulldozer on the loose: The Hindu Editorial on demolition of property of Muslim activists

The Hindu  

The demolition of houses and buildings linked to protesters in Uttar Pradesh is nothing but retribution and collective punishment targeted at Muslims. The fig-leaf of legality attached to the claim that the action by the Prayagraj Development Authority was to clear an illegal building has been blown away by the fact that the notice of demolition was addressed to Mr. …

Supreme Court to hear Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind’s plea against demolitions in U.P. on Thursday
2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court to hear Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind’s plea against demolitions in U.P. on Thursday

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Thursday the pleas filed by Muslim body Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind seeking directions to the Uttar Pradesh government to ensure that no further demolitions of properties of alleged accused of recent violence are carried out in the State. A vacation bench of Justices A.S. Bopanna and Vikram Nath is likely to take up the …

Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind moves SC against UP\'s bulldozer policy
2 years, 6 months ago

Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind moves SC against UP\'s bulldozer policy

Deccan Chronicle  

New 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 …

Plea urges Supreme Court to step in to prevent U.P. demolitions
2 years, 6 months ago

Plea urges Supreme Court to step in to prevent U.P. demolitions

The Hindu  

A prominent Muslim body on Monday urged the Supreme Court to step in against officials in Uttar Pradesh who have violated the “rule of law” by using bulldozers to raze the homes of people linked to riots which broke out in the State following objectionable remarks allegedly made by two now-sacked BJP functionaries against Prophet Muhammed. Section 10 of the …

This bulldozer business alien to our criminal jurisprudence: Former judges on demolition drive
2 years, 6 months ago

This bulldozer business alien to our criminal jurisprudence: Former judges on demolition drive

India Today  

After the clashes that erupted in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj last week, the “illegally constructed” 2-storey residence of Javed Mohammad, identified as the main conspirator behind the violence, was demolished by the authorities on Sunday. Amid ongoing debate over “bulldozer politics”, India Today spoke to former judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts over the laws on demolition of …

"You Require Bulldozers To Remove Stalls & Chairs?": Supreme Court Asks NDMC On Jahangirpuri Demolitions
2 years, 8 months ago

"You Require Bulldozers To Remove Stalls & Chairs?": Supreme Court Asks NDMC On Jahangirpuri Demolitions

Live Law  

"To remove stalls, chairs, bench, boxes, you require a bulldozer? ", the Supreme Court on Thursday asked the North Delhi Municipal Corporation in relation to the anti-encroachment drive carried by it in Jahangirpuri, New Delhi.A bench comprising Justices L Nageswara Rao and BR Gavai posed the question after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for NDMC, submitted that as per the …

'You Need Bulldozer to Remove Chairs, Tables?' Top Quotes as SC Extends Delhi Demolition Stay
2 years, 8 months ago

'You Need Bulldozer to Remove Chairs, Tables?' Top Quotes as SC Extends Delhi Demolition Stay

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered status quo till further orders over the BJP-ruled North Delhi Municipal Corporation’s anti-encroachment drive in the capital’s troubled Jahangirpuri area which was rocked by communal violence on Hanuman Jayanti last week. It is not a forum for politics and this forum is to show that rule of law prevails.” Kapil Sibal: I want stay …

Status quo to be maintained till further orders: SC on Jahangirpuri demolition drive
2 years, 8 months ago

Status quo to be maintained till further orders: SC on Jahangirpuri demolition drive

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday extended the status quo until further orders on the issue of demolition of buildings in violence-hit Jahangirpuri area of the national capital. "Status quo to be maintained till further order.List after two weeks and pleadings to be completed till then," the court said. The apex court also said that it will take a …

No demolition in Jahangirpuri for now, next hearing in 2 weeks | What happened in Supreme Court today
2 years, 8 months ago

No demolition in Jahangirpuri for now, next hearing in 2 weeks | What happened in Supreme Court today

India Today  

The Supreme Court maintained status quo in the Jahangirpuri demolition case on Thursday and posted the next hearing in the matter for two weeks from now. The Supreme Court also issued notices to the North Delhi Municipal Corporation, Delhi Police, state government and Centre in all petitions filed in the matter. FOLLOW LIVE UPDATES ON JAHANGIRPURI DEMOLITION CASE STORY SO …

Jahangirpuri demolition to remain halted; Supreme Court says may take ‘serious view’ of drive executed after order
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri demolition to remain halted; Supreme Court says may take ‘serious view’ of drive executed after order

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Thursday extended the status quo order halting the Jahangirpuri anti-encroachment drive and said it may take a 'serious view' of the continuance of demolition on Wednesday after the North MCD Mayor was informed about the court order. “We’ll take a serious view of demolition that took place after information was given to Mayor,” Justice LN Rao …

Supreme Court stepped in to stop demolition in Delhi’s violence-hit Jahangirpuri
2 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court stepped in to stop demolition in Delhi’s violence-hit Jahangirpuri

Hindustan Times  

Hours after several bulldozers entered Delhi’s violence-hit Jahangirpuri on Tuesday and began tearing down alleged illegal constructions and encroachments in the area, the Supreme Court ordered a status quo on the demolition drive by the North Delhi Municipal Corporation, restraining the authorities from proceeding any further -- although it took at least another 90 minutes for the local body to …

Jahangirpuri Demolition Routine Exercise Civic Body NDMC Delhi police Supreme Court To Hear Matter Thursday Top Developments Deependra Pathak MCD
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri Demolition Routine Exercise Civic Body NDMC Delhi police Supreme Court To Hear Matter Thursday Top Developments Deependra Pathak MCD

ABP News  

New Delhi: Amid the encroachment being carried out by the North Delhi Municipal Corporation in Jahangirpuri, the Supreme Court will hear the petition on Thursday while the civic body termed it a routine exercise in which around a two-kilometer stretch was cleared from encroachments. The action against the encroachment being carried out by the North Delhi Municipal Corporation in the …

Unless Order Of Demolition Specifically Indicates Extent Of Unauthorised Construction, It Cannot Be Implemented: Calcutta HC
2 years, 8 months ago

Unless Order Of Demolition Specifically Indicates Extent Of Unauthorised Construction, It Cannot Be Implemented: Calcutta HC

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court has recently observed that unless an order of demolition specifically indicates the nature of the deviation and the extent of unauthorised construction which is to be demolished, such an order cannot be implemented. Justice Shampa Sarkar observed, "In the opinion of the Court unless the order of demolition specifically indicates the nature of the deviation and …

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