Uttar Pradesh: Muslims fraudulently register govt land as ‘Karbala’ in Rampur, district administration frees 2 bighas worth ₹1 crore from encroachment using bulldozer

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The district administration in Uttar Pradesh’s Rampur has removed encroachment from more than two and a quarter bighas of government land in Asdullapur village under Milak tehsil. The action was carried out on 12th June, under the supervision of Deputy District Magistrate Anurag Singh.

Using JCB machines and tractors, officials cleared illegal occupation from land plots numbered 283/1 and 283/2. The operation was conducted after several public complaints were received and verified by the administration.

Land restored to original revenue category

According to officials, the land was originally recorded as barren and fallow government land in revenue records. However, in 2016, it was entered as Karbala. After a review of the records and legal proceedings conducted through a government lawyer, the land has now been restored to its original category in favour of the government.

Deputy District Magistrate Anurag Singh said the land was not under the personal possession of any individual. Since it registered as Karbala in 2016, it has been used publicly by members of the Muslim community.

Used for Muharram activities since 2016

Local residents informed the administration that taziyas were buried on the land during Muharram and that the site was being used as a Karbala. Following the complaints and subsequent review, the administration cancelled that registration and took possession of the land.

Land may be used for housing and public projects

The SDM said the market value of the recovered land is estimated to be more than ₹1.25 crore. He added that, in line with the directions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the land will now be reserved for public and government purposes.

If applications are received in the future, the land may be allotted for housing projects for poor families or used for other government works and agricultural purposes as permitted under the rules.

Boundary work begins to prevent future encroachment

To ensure that the land remains protected, the administration has started digging around the site to create a boundary. Officials said the move is aimed at preventing fresh encroachments and avoiding future disputes.

The SDM stated that no religious or public activities will be allowed on the land going forward. A permanent boundary wall is also planned so that the government property remains secure and free from encroachment in the future.

Written by OpIndia Staff
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