The Economic Times

Building demolished for enroaching government land while survey maps showed the property had all approvals; High court orders reconstruction, Rs 10 lakh compensation

Calcutta High Court found that authorities went beyond the government plots marked for encroachment removal and demolished a two-storey commercial building standing on the petitioners' private raiyati land. The court ordered reconstruction according to the sanctioned plan, free alternative accommodation until completion and Rs 10 lakh compensation in two instalments.