A formal complaint has been lodged with the South-Central Railway authorities regarding the illegal encroachment of railway land and the construction of an unauthorized religious structure near Malkajgiri, Secunderabad. The complaint, filed by the legal watchdog, Legal Rights Protection Forum, calls for immediate action to address the violation.
The land in question, located near Bala Saraswathi Nagar, close to Malkajgiri Police Station, has reportedly been occupied by unidentified individuals. According to local residents, construction of a mosque is underway on the encroached land, raising concerns about public safety, legal violations, and potential communal tensions.
Encroachment of Railway land & illegal construction of Mosque at BalaSaraswathy Nagar, near Malkajgiri PS, Secunderabad.
Wrote to the AGM @SCRailwayIndia seeking removal of the encroachment under provisions of Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971. pic.twitter.com/194hmQOzkM
— Legal Rights Protection Forum (@lawinforce) February 3, 2025
In the complaint submitted to both the Director and Secretary of Public Grievances at South Central Railway, LRPF emphasized the need for swift action under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971, to remove the encroachment and prevent further illegal occupation. Images and a video clip of the ongoing construction were enclosed to support the claims made in the complaint.
The Legal Rights Protection Forum has urged authorities to take prompt measures to safeguard railway land from further encroachment and to maintain law and order in the region. It has also requested an acknowledgment of the complaint and updates on the actions taken in response.
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