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NDTV
3 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
UP Parliamentarian Fined Rs 1.35 Lakh Over Building Construction
Sambhal: Samajwadi Party Sambhal MP Zia-ur-Rehman Barq was fined Rs 1.35 lakh for allegedly carrying out construction without getting the building plan approved, authorities said on Tuesday. The construction took place in the Deepa Sarai locality of the city. An official said a notice was issued to the MP by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) on December 5 last year, followed by several reminders. SDM Vikas Chandra told reporters that the matter was under consideration, and an order in relation to it was issued on Monday. "The MP had sought an opportunity to submit a revised map, which was accepted. The compoundable portion of the construction was regularised upon payment of Rs 5,707. However, a penalty of Rs 1.35 lakh has been imposed for carrying out construction without approval or prior intimation," he said. Chandra said that a portion measuring one metre in length and 14 metres in width that falls in the setback area will not be compounded and must be removed within 30 days. "If the construction is not removed within the stipulated time, action will be taken as per the rules to demolish it," he added.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Court slaps Rs 1.3L penalty on MP Barq'sSambhal house for ‘illegal construction'
Meerut: A sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) court in Sambhal on Tuesday imposed a fine of Rs 1.35 lakh against MP Ziaur Rahman Barq after it was found that a portion of his house was constructed illegally without map approval. The court has also ordered the removal of the portion "within 30 days". Sambhal SDM Vikas Chandra told TOI that the action was taken under section 10 of Uttar Pradesh (Regulation of Building Operations) Act, 1958. "A portion measuring around 1 m in width and 14.3 m in length of the constructed house was built without getting the map approved. A penalty of Rs 10,000 was imposed for not stopping the construction work despite notice, along with a fine of Rs 1.25 lakh at the rate of Rs 500 per day from the date of notice till today's (Tuesday) court decision. It totals Rs 1.35 lakh," the SDM said. The court further stated: "If the illegal construction is not removed within the stipulated time, the administration will act upon the matter, and its cost will be recovered from the MP." Barq was unavailable to comment on the matter. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
News18
4 days ago
- Politics
- News18
SP Sambhal MP fined Rs 1.35 lakh over building construction
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Sambhal (UP), Aug 12 (PTI) Samajwadi Party Sambhal MP Zia-ur-Rehman Barq was fined Rs 1.35 lakh for allegedly carrying out construction without getting the building plan approved, authorities said on Tuesday. The construction took place in the Deepa Sarai locality of the city. An official said a notice was issued to the MP by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) on December 5 last year, followed by several reminders. SDM Vikas Chandra told reporters that the matter was under consideration, and an order in relation to it was issued on Monday. 'The MP had sought an opportunity to submit a revised map, which was accepted. The compoundable portion of the construction was regularised upon payment of Rs 5,707. However, a penalty of Rs 1.35 lakh has been imposed for carrying out construction without approval or prior intimation," he said. 'If the construction is not removed within the stipulated time, action will be taken as per the rules to demolish it," he added. PTI COR ABN VN VN view comments First Published: August 12, 2025, 18:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Time of India
Govt plans to transform Sambhal into Hindu pilgrimage hub
Meerut: In the aftermath of the Nov 24, 2024 violence near Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal during a court-directed survey — which left five dead — the UP govt has been putting its focus toward reshaping the city's religious and cultural identity. It has approved a Rs 7 crore plan to revamp religious sites in the district, with Rs 3 crore earmarked specifically for the beautification of the Kalki Dham temple. The district administration has also begun groundwork to transform Sambhal into a major Hindu religious tourism hub, prioritising the redevelopment of several ancient or previously inaccessible sites. Sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) Vikas Chandra recently visited key sites including Shankh Madhav Teerth, Rishikesh Mahakoop, Mrityu Koop, and the Kalki Temple, inspecting the premises and directing the preparation of development blueprints. Plans for the Kalki Temple include a grand circumambulatory path, devotional wall art, manicured gardens, seating areas for pilgrims, and a statue of Lord Kalki's divine horse—all to be funded under the temple's Rs 3 crore budget. "This is not just about religious revival. It is a step toward restoring the city's lost pride and historical dignity," Chandra said. He added that the tourism department has already approved the Rs 7 crore package and that initial surveys have begun. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Providers are furious: Internet access without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo Work is expected to start within a month. This follows the govt's Dec 14 decision to reopen the Kartikeya Mahadev temple, which had remained shut for 46 years. Since then, the administration has launched an aggressive drive to identify and revive 68 teerth sthals (pilgrimage sites), 19 sacred wells (koops), and eight ASI-protected monuments across the district. For many, however, what is officially being described as a "religious tourism push" is widely seen as an effort to saffronise the city's historical narrative.
The Hindu
09-07-2025
- The Hindu
Bulldozer clears illegal encroachments along Kanwar route in Sambhal
The district administration has launched a drive to remove encroachments from Ray Satti to Chandausi Road to ensure smooth passage for the pilgrims of the Kanwar Yatra set to begin on July 11. Sub-Divisional Magistrate Vikas Chandra told reporters on Wednesday (July 9, 2025) that the land officially recorded as road had been illegally occupied by some individuals. "To facilitate an obstruction-free journey for Kanwar pilgrims, the encroachments narrowing the path are being cleared by the tehsil administration," he said. When asked about the extent of the drive, the SDM confirmed that the anti-encroachment operation was being carried out across the entire Kanwar route, from Ray Satti through Chandausi Road, and would continue wherever Kanwar pilgrims are expected to pass.
