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what is the procedure to stop illegal construction on government land


16-Feb-2023 (In Property Law)
Respected Sir. My neighbour has constructed his house on government land.. Beside my neighbours legal land there was a big government property and little by little my neighbour has done illegal construction on that land and expanded his house there.. i was wondering what action i can take as a law abiding citizen of india to stop this from happening because even now there is some government land left between his house and the road and they are planning to even take over that place! Thank you. Walid Ansari Muslim and my neighbours, they are hindu.
Answers (2)

Answer #1
719 votes
Religion does not matter. Obtain documents to show that the land is government land. File an application before municipality, deputy commissioner, concerned authority. If still no action take move high Court.

Answer #2
573 votes
Venerated Questioner,
You have raised question about illegal construction over Government land with that respect You can file a petition before the Government department and also police station regarding illegal construction of land and also you can take step to publish in local newspaper regarding illegal construction of Government land. If you have doubt that they will illegally encroach path then you can file a case before the S.D.O. and file a petition under section 144 and 145 of Cr.P.C. Feel free to call me for better assistance through lawrato..

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