Relief for Abhishek Banerjee: HC halts demolition drive of TMC MP's Amtala office
The Calcutta High Court has ordered a halt to the demolition of a Trinamool Congress office in Amtala. The party alleges the demolition was politically motivated, while local authorities claim the building violated construction rules.
Why it matters
This reflects ongoing political tensions and legal disputes regarding land use and administrative actions in India.
NEW DELHI: The Calcutta high court on Sunday directed authorities to halt all demolition work at Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee's office in South 24 Parganas' Amtala, until further orders.The direction came hours after an anti-encroachment drive was launched at the closed office premises amid heavy security arrangements. Officials had begun the demolition exercise as part of the anti-encroachment operation in the area.Following the high court's intervention, the demolition work has been stopped, and no further action will be taken at the site until the court issues fresh directions.A day earlier, senior Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee had alleged that the…
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