Punjab and Haryana High Court (HC) in a response to PIL filed over the construction of illegal hotels around the golden temple, had instructed the Municipal Corporation (MC) of Amritsar to not approve any site plans of new construction. Following HC order MC demolished two structure and sealed four buildings to check illegal construction in the city. Besides this, another owner has been sent notice by MC to stop construction. The local residents resist the demolition drive by heavy machine as it might cause damage to adjoining buildings. However, officials said that concern of local residents was addressed and the demolition work was done with extreme care. The building near Gheo Mandi and Lalan Wali Gali, Mai Ratto wali Gali have been demolished.
Demand/Contention of the Affected Community
Region Classification
Type of Land
Private
Type of Common Land
Non-Forest (Other than Grazing Land)
Has the Conflict Ended?
When did it end?
Why did the conflict end?
Categories of Legislations Involved in the Conflict
Legislations/Policies Involved
Whether claims/objections were made as per procedure in the relevant statute
What was the claim(s)/objection(s) raised by the community? What was the decision of the concerned government department?
Legal Processes and Loopholes Enabling the Conflict:
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Status of Case In Court
Whether any adjudicatory body was approached
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Major Human Rights Violations Related to the Conflict:
Whether criminal law was used against protestors
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Date of Violation
Location of Violation
Nature of Protest
Government Departments Involved in the Conflict:
Municipal Corporation
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Did LCW Approach Government Authorities for Comments?
Name, Designation and Comment of the Government Authorities Approached
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