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Borewell and septic tank issue
28-Apr-2025 (In Property Law)
Sir ,My neighbour has dug septic tank 3 feets away from our borewell. We are using the water for domestic purpose since 2014, our neighbour dug septic tank in 2023. For that we moved to civil court and got temporary injunction in nov2024. But our neighbour violated the court decision and started using septic tank . Now what can we do .please guide us.
If your neighbor has violated the order of temporary injunction passed by the Court then you can initiate contempt proceedings against your neighbor. You need to initiate the said action at the earliest time possible to get relief from the Court. Feel free to contact me for seeking any legal advice/assistance as regards the same.
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Adv. Prerna Shukla
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Since your neighbour has violated a court-granted temporary injunction by using the septic tank near your borewell, you should immediately file a contempt of court petition in the same civil court. Contempt of court is a serious offense and the court can impose penalties or order the removal of the septic tank. Also, collect any evidence such as photographs or witness statements to support your claim. Protecting your water source is a matter of public health and safety, so prompt legal action is necessary.
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Adv. Vikrant C Deshpande
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