The Madurai Bench of the High Court has ordered the immediate demolition of the DMK Youth Wing office, which was built on encroached land in the Mullai Nagar water body. The court questioned why the office had not yet been removed, despite earlier assurances from the party that they would demolish it themselves.
The case pertains to the illegal occupation of the PP Pond area, a public land designated as a water body, where the DMK Youth Wing office has been functioning for over 30 years. The court has taken a firm stance on the encroachment, emphasizing that such structures cannot be allowed to remain on government land.
During a recent hearing, Justice G.R. Swaminathan pointed out that the government had previously assured the court that the office would be demolished, yet no action had been taken. In response, government representatives stated that the office had been vacated and was no longer in use. However, the court was not satisfied and demanded immediate action, leading to an official demolition order.
The area in question, located in Madurai’s Mullai Nagar, is home to over 3,000 families, with many houses provided under government hutment conversion schemes. The court’s order is seen as part of a larger effort to remove illegal encroachments on public land and restore water bodies.
With the High Court’s directive in place, authorities are now expected to carry out the demolition without further delay. The case has been postponed for further review, pending compliance with the court’s order.
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