Even layman knows of SC bulldozer order, but IAS officer unaware: HC
The Bombay High Court expressed shock that Nagpur Municipal Corporation officials claimed ignorance of the Supreme Court's 'Bulldozer judgement' regarding demolition procedures. The court has ordered officials to file affidavits explaining their compliance with the mandate, which requires 15 days' notice before property demolition.
Why it matters
This case highlights judicial efforts to curb the controversial use of 'bulldozer justice' by local authorities in India.
NAGPUR: The Nagpur bench of Bombay high court on Friday expressed surprise at Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) officials claiming they were unaware of Supreme Court’s ‘Bulldozer judgement’, observing that “even a layman has got the knowledge about such decision” while one of the officers citing ignorance is an IAS officer.A division bench comprising Justices Anil Kilor and Rajnish Vyas directed the concerned NMC officers to file separate affidavits before Sept 4 stating clearly whether they stand by their earlier explanation or wish to clarify their position.The court was hearing a writ petition filed by Mahal riots case prime accused Fahim Khan’s 69-year-old mother, Mehrunissa Shamim Khan, and 96-year-old Abdul Hafiz, whose property was partially demolished as his relative was made an accused in the Mahal riots.
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