Mayawati v. State of U.P. Thru. Its Addl. Chief Secy. Secy. Deptt. of Revenue Lko. and 9 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench), Court No. 8; Hon'ble Jaspreet Singh, J.; PIL/WPIL No. 385 of 2026; decided April 29, 2026; petitioner Mayawati; respondents State of U.P. (Revenue Department) and others; subject-matter: removal of encroachment on public land, Plot Nos. 1211, 1246, 1147, 1248, Village Jamunha Kala, Tehsil Payagpur, District Bahraich; encroachers named: Jaswant Lal, America Prasad, Badlu Ram, Pradhan, Karia; statutory provision engaged: Section 67, U.P. Revenue Code, 2006; outcome: petition disposed of with direction to State authorities to conclude proceedings expeditiously and implement orders; no damages/quantum involved; no precedent cases cited or discussed.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the State-Authorities to take the legal proceedings (under Section 67, U.P. Revenue Code, 2006) to their logical conclusion as expeditiously as possible in accordance with law and to ensure implementation of the orders.