The Bilaspur High Court has dismissed a petition filed by builder Sanjay Bajpai challenging a notice served by the Raipur Development Authority (RDA) on grabbing of 15 acres of Government land at Swagat Vihar.
The court while dismissing the petition imposed a fine of Rs10,000 while warning that immediate action would be taken if the complaint on grabbing of even an inch of government land is found to be true on the site.
Following the High Court action, the RDA is now preparing to demolish the construction at the site. Builder Sanjay Bajpai is developing a colony by the name of Swagat Vihar at Dunda village located at old Dhamtari road. The RDA had recently served a notice on the builder and had demanded a reply following which the latter approached the High Court challenging the notice served on him .
According to Counsel for RDA in the High Court Somesh Bajaj, a copy of the High Court ruling on the matter is yet to be received by him to tell about the contents of the order .
RDA Chairman Sunil Soni said that action had been initiated at Swagat Vihar. The first phase of setting the limit is complete at the site and 15 acres of government land was found at the site. The second phase of setting the limits is underway after which demolitions would be carried out.