Building temple is another way to grab public land: Gujarat HC

building temple is another way to grab public land: gujarat hc

Building temple is another way to grab public land: Gujarat HC

AHMEDABAD: In response to the fervent plea of locals to spare a temple from demolition to make way for a public road under a town planning scheme, the chief justice of Gujarat HC on Thursday observed “this is how people emotionally blackmail everyone”. “Building a temple is another way of grabbing public land in India,” Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal said.

The case revolves around an appeal by 93 households in Chandlodia opposing the construction of a public road in a draft TP scheme. After a single judge dismissed their challenge to the scheme, they appealed before the division bench. Despite assurances from Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation that no houses would be demolished, residents sought to protect a temple situated along the planned road, citing emotional attachment as entire community had contributed to building it.

“I must stay that this is how you emotionally blackmail everyone. You encroach upon public property. And this is happening everywhere,” CJ said.

The CJ further said that the land on which the temple is situated is not owned by the appellants. “By saying that the temple will be removed, you are trying to cash in on emotions (claiming that people will be affected).”

The judge then elaborated on the method of protecting illegal constructions by trying to convert houses into a temple. “You put up some signs outside the house and make it a temple. This is another way of land grabbing in India…”

In its interim order, the bench of CJ and Justice Aniruddha Mayee continued interim protection granted against demolition. Further hearing has been posted on March 14.

For more news like this visit TOI. Get all the Latest News, City News, India News, Business News, and Sports News. For Entertainment News, TV News, and Lifestyle Tips visit Etimes

News Related

OTHER NEWS

Guru Nanak Jayanti: Rishi Sunak Highlights Punjabi Heritage In Message, Trudeau Extends Greetings

In a greeting from 10 Downing Street on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak mentioned his Punjabi Indian origin, news agency PTI reported. The 43-year-old ... Read more »

What US easing sanctions on Venezuela, home to world’s largest oil reserves, could mean for India

This report is the second of a three-part series on recent Indian engagement in the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region. New Delhi: The US’ decision last month to ease ... Read more »

Rajshri Deshpande dedicates OTT award to innocent lives lost in Gaza, Palestine

Rajshri Deshpande dedicates OTT award to innocent lives lost in Gaza, Palestine Actor and social worker Rajshri Deshpande won the Best Actor, Series (Female) award for Netflix’s ‘Trial By Fire’. ... Read more »

‘Ramchandra Keh Gaye…’: From Jan 1, RSS to Spread Word of God, Ayodhya Inauguration Among 10 Crore People

‘Ramchandra Keh Gaye…’: From Jan 1, RSS to Spread Word of God, Ayodhya Inauguration Among 10 Crore People In its effort to take the Ram Janmabhoomi message to households across ... Read more »

Ace designer Rohit Bal critical, on ventilator: report

Ace designer Rohit Bal critical, on ventilator: report Celebrated fashion designer Rohit Bal is in critical condition and is on ventilator support, HT City reported, quoting sources. He has been ... Read more »

Bengaluru: Traffic Advisory Issued, Parking Restrictions In Place As Samyukta Horata Samiti Holds Protest | Details

Bengaluru: Traffic Advisory Issued, Parking Restrictions In Place As Samyukta Horata Samiti Holds Protest | Details The Bengaluru Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory for November 27 and 28 ... Read more »

Vistara Flights Diverted Due To Air Congestion At Delhi Airport | DETAILS

vistara flights diverted due to air congestion at delhi airport | details Delhi: Two Vistara flight has been diverted to Lucknow and Jaipur due to bad weather and air congestion ... Read more »
Top List in the World