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India Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Mob vandalises tomb outside UP mausoleum, claims it is built on top of temple
Members of a Hindu organisation vandalised a tomb in Uttar Pradesh's Fatehpur on Monday, claiming that the structure was built on a temple. The district administration has deployed heavy police and PAC forces across the area and erected barricades around the disputed site to prevent further controversy centers around the structure located in Abu Nagar, Rediya locality of Sadar tehsil. The tomb, officially registered under Khasra number 753 in government records as Maqbara Mangi (National Property), has become a flashpoint after members of the Math Mandir Sanrakshan Sangharsh Samiti and other Hindu groups, including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), declared it to be a temple dedicated to Thakurji and Lord Shiva, allegedly over a thousand years video from the scene shows a number of people, carrying saffron flags, chanting 'Jai Shree Ram' around the tomb. The controversy erupted after the district president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Mukhlal Pal, who has been at the forefront of the movement, alleged that the tomb of Nawab Abdus Samad, located in the Sadar tehsil area, is not a tomb but a temple that was altered over time. He claimed it to be a thousand-year-old temple of Thakur ji and Lord Shiva, citing the presence of a lotus flower and a trident within the structure as evidence. Following the claim, members of a Hindu organisation entered the tomb premises and vandalised the area outside the mausoleum. Reports suggest that the group plans to perform a pooja at the site today, escalating the situation further.'The form of our temple has been converted into a mosque. We Sanatan Hindus will not tolerate this. There are clear signs like lotus flowers and tridents. Tomorrow, on August 11, we will offer prayers at the temple at any cost,' Mukhlal Pal said. He also called upon Sanatanis to gather at Puri Thakur Dak Bungalow at 9 am to march and perform emphasised that the administration has accepted the structure was once a temple and warned that if prevented from worshipping, the government would be held responsible. "We are peaceful people, but if we have to fight for our religion, we are ready in every way," he District Co-convenor of Bajrang Dal, Dharmendra Singh, also vowed to perform puja at the tomb, saying, "We will offer prayers here at noon. The administration will not be able to stop us." Virendra Pandey, State Vice President of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), also claimed the site to be a temple of Lord Bholenath and Shri Krishna. 'The structure is not a tomb. There are religious symbols, Parikrama Marg, and a temple well. We want it cleaned for Janmashtami celebrations on August 16. We had informed the administration ten days ago, but they are not taking it seriously,' Pandey said. He called the site a central place of faith for Hindus and vowed to reclaim response, Mo Naseem, National Secretary of the National Ulama Council, strongly condemned the incident, calling it an attempt to distort history and communal harmony. 'It is a centuries-old tomb with graves inside. The place is clearly recorded in government documents. Are we now going to look for temples under every mosque and tomb?' he questioned. Naseem warned that if the district administration fails to stop the program planned for August 11, the Ulama Council will launch criticised the administration for entertaining only one-sided narratives and allowing religious contractors to incite tensions under the guise of note of the situation, the district administration has imposed strict security measures by installing barricades around the site, along with police forces patrolling Pandey, Junior Engineer Nagar Palika Parishad, confirmed that the barricading is being done under the orders of the District Officer to ensure no one can cross into the disputed administration continues to maintain that the land is recorded as a national property tomb, and officials are monitoring the situation closely to prevent escalation.- EndsInputs from Nitish advertisement
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Time of India
11 illegal shops built on 12,000 sq ft govt land demolished
Indore: Indore district administration on Wednesday demolished 11 illegally-constructed shops on govt land in Pipliyakumar village and freed 12,000 sq ft of land, with an estimated market value of over Rs 25 crore. The action was initiated after Collector Asheesh Singh took cognizance of a video circulating on social media that showed the encroachment. Following this, Sub-Divisional Officer (Juni Indore) Pradeep Soni was directed to conduct an inquiry. Soni reported that an investigation carried out by Tehsildar (Juni Indore) Preeti Bhise along with Revenue Inspector and Patwari, confirmed that the land bearing Khasra number 294 in Pipliyakumar village, was indeed recorded as govt land in revenue records. It was found that Amjad, a resident of Khajrana, Indore, had encroached upon this land by constructing 11 shops. Following the investigation, the Court of Tehsildar (Juni Indore) issued an eviction order and imposed a fine of Rs one lakh on the encroacher for illegally occupying govt land. The district administration team, supported by the Municipal Corporation's removal team, carried out the demolition of the 11 shops on Wednesday. Soni confirmed that 12,000 sq ft of govt land was freed from encroachment and its market value exceeded Rs 25 crore. He said that fencing would be erected to secure the reclaimed land. "This ongoing campaign by the district administration aims to continuously take action against those who encroach upon govt land in Indore," he said.
India Today
13-06-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Batla House: Once sought-after Muslim neighbourhood, now bracing for demolition
"Tumne Ji Bhar Ke Satane Ki Qasam Khai Hai. Main bhi Anshu Na Bahane Ki Qasam Khai Hai," Urdu poet Muzaffar Hanfi wrote these lines decades back. Hanfi, with whom legendary Urdu poets such as Rahat Indori and Munawar Rana had shared the stage, wrote many of his poems, verses and ghazals sitting on the banks of Yamuna at Batla House. Decades later, his son Feroz Muzaffar recalls these lines, as he fears bulldozer action in the very neighbourhood where he grew up. advertisement'Back then, our house was one of the last in Batla House, right next to the Yamuna. The land parcels now under scrutiny were bought from farmers, including the plot my home stands on,' said Feroz Muzaffar, a retired MCD officer, speaking to India claims his home, located under Khasra No. 283, has been wrongly targeted by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), which has issued demolition notices for encroachments on Khasra No. 279. 'We respect the Supreme Court's order, but the court should have appointed a local commissioner to assess the situation. What will the DDA gain by acquiring this land? There's no government project here,' he added. The fear in Batla House's Muradi Road and surrounding bylanes is palpable. DDA's eviction notices, with June 10 set as the compliance deadline, have cast a shadow over Bakra-Eid celebrations. For residents, the past fortnight has been consumed by court visits, legal consultations, and the growing fear of losing their homes and lifetime some residents have lived here for decades, others only recently purchased homes in what is considered one of Delhi's most prominent Muslim neighbourhoods. The DDA action stems from a Supreme Court order dated May 7, which called for the removal of encroachments on Khasra No. 279, properties not registered under the PM-UDAY MLA Amanatullah Khan had approached the Delhi High Court seeking a stay on the demolition, but the petition has since been withdrawn. The High Court declined to grant general protection for Muradi Road residents assert that the notices have been served incorrectly. Ishrat Jahan's home prominently displays her name and 'Khasra No. 283,' yet she received a notice targeting Khasra No. 279 properties. After the SC verdict, many residents rushed to register their properties under the PM-UDAY scheme, which facilitates legal recognition for households in Delhi's 1,700+ unauthorised Ali, a property dealer, says he too received a wrongful notice. His son Khurram explained, 'The DDA officials said any disputes over Khasra numbers or PM-UDAY registration will be considered only by the court.' The registration under PM-UDAY, he admitted, came only after the demolition threat became real.'Our backup plan is to move into a rented flat,' Khurram added, while his father questioned the DDA's ownership claims. 'Let them prove in court that this land belongs to them.'advertisementJameel, another resident, expressed frustration: 'Where was the DDA all these years while we paid electricity, water, and house taxes? Why now?' He emphasised that the land was legally bought from farmers and promised to take the matter to the Supreme Court if a lifelong resident, shared that his family holds documentation going back to the 1980s. 'Despite everything, our shop is still open. The tenants have vacated, but the owners are staying put. We trust the legal process,' he said. His family owns two plots; they've managed to secure relief for one.'Bought a flat five months ago, now I'm losing sleep over it,' Ameer area's property market, long known for affordability, has transformed, especially for the Muslim middle class. Proximity to Jamia Millia Islamia, metro access and location near Noida have driven demand and Iqbal, a retired marketing executive, moved to Muradi Road just months ago with help from his sons. 'We verified everything, electricity, water, and the chain of power of attorney. We had no idea about pending legal disputes,' he said. Like most in unauthorised colonies, he purchased the property via power of haven't even settled in properly. Eid came and went under stress,' Nasir lamented. 'I've put all my savings into this home, taken a loan, now we are on the verge of being homeless.'The capital has witnessed a wave of demolition drives in recent weeks, from Madrasi Camp in South Delhi to clusters in Dwarka and Model Town. Now, Batla House fears it's this week, slums in Kalkaji's Bhoomiheen Camp were razed despite opposition from Delhi Leader of Opposition Atishi. The AAP has sent multiple letters to CM Rekha Gupta and PM Narendra Modi urging a halt to the the BJP came to power in Delhi promising 'Jahan Jhuggi, Wahan Makan,' the pace of evictions has only increased after their electoral victory. Notably, Delhi's lower-income and Muslim communities have traditionally backed Congress and later AAP. But demolition drives have gained pace after they clinched power in Delhi. Meanwhile, CM Rekha Gupta reassured that she would ensure no slum is razed down illegally.
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Chhattisgarh HC quashes charges against deputy collector in NTPC land fraud case
The Chhattisgarh High Court has dismissed charges against Tirthraj Agrawal, a Deputy Collector, in a land acquisition case linked to an NTPC project. Allegations included fraud and conspiracy concerning compensation disbursement in Jhilgitar village. RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh High Court has quashed the framing of charges against a Deputy Collector-cum-Sub-Divisional Officer (Revenue), Raigarh, in a case involving alleged fraud and conspiracy related to land acquisition for an NTPC project. The charges, framed by the Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC), pertained to alleged offences under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471, 506(B), 120(B), and 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Tirthraj Agrawal, currently serving as an Additional Collector, was posted as Deputy Collector in Raigarh on March 6, 2013, and was functioning as Land Acquisition Officer and Sub-Divisional Officer (Revenue). A significant portion of land in Jhilgitar village, Pussore tehsil, Raigarh district, was under acquisition for an NTPC project. A notification under Section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act was published in the gazette, and after approval of the award by the Secretary and Revenue Commissioner, the compensation amount was transferred to the state treasury for disbursement by the Sub-Divisional Officer (Revenue). On April 17, 2014, one Girdhari Agrawal submitted an application expressing concern over a family land dispute and his intent to return Rs 7 lakh of the compensation. He submitted a copy of a demand draft in this regard. Subsequently, an anonymous complaint was lodged with the Collector, Raigarh, alleging the fraudulent opening of 5–6 new bank accounts in connection with Khasra numbers 16/190 to 16/197 in Jhilgitar village. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo A committee constituted to probe the complaint found discrepancies in the bank account holders' photographs, indicating impersonation. The investigation revealed collusion between the then Patwari, Tehsildar, and Sarpanch. It also found that seven individuals who received cheques from the Land Acquisition Officer withdrew funds through fraudulent accounts opened at UCO Bank, concealing their caste. The then Patwari allegedly prepared fake partition deeds in connivance with others, based on which the Gram Panchayat issued panchnamas and loan books, later certified by the Tehsildar. Based on the findings, an FIR was registered at Pussore police station on the Collector's directions in 2014. The only allegation against Deputy Collector Tirithraj Agrawal was that, in his capacity as Land Acquisition Officer, he issued cheques without verifying co-sharer certificates related to Rakesh Goyal's land. It was alleged that co-sharers then opened bogus accounts and misappropriated the compensation. Additionally, he was accused of failing to verify the certificate of the cheque recipient and the depositor while processing the returned amount. The charge sheet claimed that, between 2011 and 2013, based on a proposal from the Chief General Manager of the District Trade and Consumer Centre, private land in Khasra No. 16/6 (area 0.024 hectares) of Jhilgitar village was illegally subdivided into small plots in the names of Jaishree, Sonia, Akash, Sonam, Chandni, Girdhari, and Chanchal with the intent to fraudulently claim compensation. These individuals were falsely presented as legal successors to defraud the state government, constituting offences punishable under the aforementioned IPC sections. Challenging the charge sheet, Agrawal filed a petition in the High Court. The case was heard by Justice Arvind Kumar Verma. Senior counsel Rajiv Srivastava and counsel Mateen Siddiqui argued that Agrawal's actions, taken in his official capacity while passing the award, were protected under Sections 2 and 3 of the Judges Protection Act, 1985. They further asserted that the charge sheet lacked any substantive evidence or specific allegations against him. His name did not appear in the FIR, and no witness had made any statement under Section 161 of the CrPC implicating him. Moreover, an order dated November 20, 2024, from the Secretary of the General Administration Department, Chhattisgarh, stated that after considering Agrawal's representation, the departmental inquiry against him was closed. The High Court, noting the absence of prima facie evidence, quashed the charges against Tirthraj Agrawal, thereby discharging him from the criminal case.
Time Business News
22-05-2025
- Time Business News
Understanding UP Bhulekh and Bhu Naksha for Digital Land Records
UP Bhulekh is the Hindi name used locally for the online system to access digital land records in Uttar Pradesh. It is the same platform as UP Bhu Naksha portal. Bhulekh means 'record of ownership and cultivation' in Hindi. So UP Bhulekh portal provides land ownership data along with crop details online for everyone's use. Let's break this down: Bhu means land Naksha means map So UP Bhu Naksha refers to land maps that show info about plots – area, shape, neighboring plots, ownership records etc. Earlier UP government records were outdated books. Finding any land detail was tough for the common man. Now the same records are online maps on UP Bhulekh portal, easily accessible from anywhere. This upgrade is called Digital Land Mapping. Switching from old text records to new online maps helps people in 3 big ways: Earlier records had errors in land sizes, shapes etc. New GPS survey maps correct everything. No more wasting time in sarkari offices! Just visit UP Bhulekh portal and instantly find your land record from anywhere. Online records reduce chances of bribery or fake data. Maps make ownership crystal clear. In short, accurate digital maps resolve fights over boundaries faster. They also help track illegal capturing or selling of lands. The UP Bhu Naksha portal has 3 useful things: It accurately shows shape, roads around, neighboring plots and so on. No ambiguity! Just search your plot number or village to see info like ownership, area, loans against land etc. UP Bhu Naksha connects with other land documents like village records (Khasra) or ownership registers (Khatauni) too. So you get complete clarity on your property without running around! Getting your land records is an easy 5-step process: Step 1: Visit Step 2: Choose your district Step 3: Enter plot number, village name etc. Step 4: View the digital map and details Step 5: Download/print records for safekeeping It hardly takes 5 minutes! Internet access in villages improving, so soon anyone can check records easily. Switching land records from paper or outdated software to easily accessible online maps brings many wins: Maps make records crystal clear to all. No place for bribes or data tampering! Accurate GPS maps simplify fights over land boundaries. Records help resolve court cases faster. Digital records can free rural families from land record access issues. Everybody gains! Many people stand to benefit: 🔹 Property Owners 🔹 Farmers 🔹 Buyers/Sellers of Land 🔹 Bankers giving crop or home loans 🔹 Lawyers handling property cases 🔹 Policy Makers planning development 🔹 Local Body Authorities like gram panchayats And more! It helps almost everybody needing land records. As with anything new, users sometimes face teething issues: Temporary website errors Some data still migrating from old records But fixes are in progress. Meanwhile, keep patience, retry after some time or submit feedback for quick resolution. Soon the system will only get better for all! The UP government is working on integrating the UP Bhulekh/Bhu Naksha digital land records system with other online citizen services. Key facilities like applying for a land mutation upon transfer of ownership or checking the status of mutation requests will be enabled. Even tax payments related to properties are slated to get linked with the land records database. This shall provide convenience to citizens through a unified platform for multiple land-related services. Teething troubles in syncing diverse databases are being ironed out for seamless integration. An online land dispute resolution mechanism is being developed to be accessible through the UP Bhulekh portal. Citizens can file boundary conflicts or ownership challenges online by submitting relevant records from the portal. Updated case status can be tracked. Notices, hearing dates and final verdict documents will get updated online. This facility based on conclusive evidentiary records will help expedite conflict resolution at low effort and cost. However, adoption may involve orientation of lower court lawyers. The UP Bhu Naksha portal will allow citizens to purchase certified digital copies of land records through online payments. After portal authentication using one's digital signature, users can pay portal fees to download verified copies of record ownership certificates or maps. This spares trips to land offices. Initially, interface issues in linking payment gateways or limited digital literacy among citizens may pose challenges. But over time, paperless access to land records is the future. The bottomline is UP Bhulekh and Bhu Naksha have made land records system people friendly at last! Finding records is easier than ever before. Teething troubles in portal or records will smoothen over time. So visit to safeguard your land rights in UP today itself! TIME BUSINESS NEWS
