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Rajitram v. State of U.P. Thru. Secy. Revenue Lko. and 8 Others

Allahabad HC22 Apr 2026WPIL/372/2026

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Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench), Court No. 8; Jaspreet Singh, J.; PIL/WPIL No. 372 of 2026, Rajitram v. State of U.P. thru Secy. Revenue Lko. and 8 others; decided April 30, 2026; encroachment removal; Plot Nos. 189, 187 and 24-Ga; Gaon Sabha; Tehsildar Bikapur, District Ayodhya; written instructions dated 18.04.2026; 29 cases already initiated; petitioner's non-disclosure; petition dismissed; State expected to conclude and enforce proceedings expeditiously.

What did the court decide?

The Court declined to entertain the PIL because the petitioner had not disclosed the fact that 29 encroachment-removal cases concerning the plots had already been initiated and were under active consideration, facts the petitioner could have investigated before filing. ¶15

Rajitram vs State of U.P. Thru. Secy. Revenue Lko. and 8 Others — Allahabad HC (2026) — LawSathi Research

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HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT ALLAHABAD LUCKNOW

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PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION (PIL) No. - 372 of 2026

Rajitram

.....Petitioner(s)

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State Of U.P. Thru. Secy. Revenue Lko. And 8 Others

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.....Respondent(s)

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Counsel for Petitioner(s)	: Sudhir Kumar Rai
Counsel for Respondent(s)	: C.S.C., Mohan Singh

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Court No. - 8

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HON'BLE JASPREET SINGH, J.

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Heard learned counsel for the petitioner, learned Additional Chief Standing Counsel for the State-respondents and Shri Mohan Singh, learned counsel appearing for the respondent-Gaon Sabha.

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The instant petition has been filed in public interest seeking removal of the encroachments in respect of Plot Nos.189, 187 and 24-Ga.

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In pursuance of the order passed by the Coordinate Bench of this Court dated 22.04.2026, the Additional Chief Standing Counsel has provided a copy of the written instructions dated 18.04.2026, under the signatures of Tehsildar Bikapur, District Ayodhya, which is taken on record.

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As per the said instructions, there are as many as 29 cases which have been initiated for removal of the encroachments in respect of the plots covered by the instant petition, wherein dates have been fixed and are under active consideration.

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Considering the stand of the State and the fact that the petitioner has not disclosed the aforesaid facts which he could have investigated before filing the petition, hence, this Court is not inclined to entertain the said petition.

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Be that as it may, since it is for the State, who is obligated to ensure that its properties are not encroached and since they have already taken cognizance and initiated proceedings, it is expected that the State shall

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WPIL No. 372 of 2026

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take the said proceedings to its logical conclusion diligently and expeditiously as possible and also get the same enforced in accordance with law.

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With the aforesaid, the petition stands dismissed .

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(Jaspreet Singh,J.)

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April 30, 2026

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Rakesh/-

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Digitally signed by :- RAKESH PRAJAPAT High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench

Rajitram v. State of U.P. Thru. Secy. Revenue Lko. and 8 Others

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