Anuj Kumar Verma v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Revenue Lko. and 4 Others

Court No. - 2 Case :- PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION (PIL) No. - 804 of 2023 Petitioner :- Anuj Kumar Verma Respondent :- State Of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Revenue Lko. And 4 Others Counsel for Petitioner :- Ram Phal,Neelam Kumari,Pooja Srivastava Counsel for Respondent :- C.S.C.,Ratnesh Chandra Hon'ble Manoj Kumar Gupta,J. Hon'ble Mrs. Jyotsna Sharma,J.

¶1The petitioner has prayed for mandamus directing respondents no.2 and 3 to get vacated/removed illegal possession and demolish the illegal constructions raised on the park land situated at Rapti Apartment, Gomit Nagar Extension, District Lucknow. Petition has been filed in public interest.

¶2In para 7 of the petition, the petitioner has stated that he is resident of Flat no. J.2, Rapti Apartment, Gomti Nagar Extension, District Lucknow and is a member of the society. He is vitally interested in preserving the park, which is used by general public and residents of apartment. It is alleged that some illegal constructions are being raised over part of park. The petitioner has alleged that on complaint filed by him before the Vice Chairman, Lucknow Development Authority, Lucknow, the Additional Secretary vide letter dated 21.08.2023 directed the Joint Commissioner of Police, Lucknow to provide police force to ensure removal of illegal constructions being raised on the park land. However, no effective measure has been taken till date.

¶3Having regard to the entire facts and circumstances, we deem it appropriate to permit the petitioner to approach the Vice Chairman, Lucknow Development Authority, Lucknow with a fresh representation and true copy of the instant order and in which event, he shall take appropriate decision in accordance with law, after due notice to all persons likely to be affected thereby.

¶4The petition stands disposed of accordingly. . (Jyotsna Sharma,J.) (Manoj Kumar Gupta,J.) Order Date :- 5.9.2023 Asha High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench