Ulhas Balasaheb Nikalje v. the Union of India through the Secretary and Others
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Bombay High Court (Aurangabad Bench), Writ Petition No. 9 of 2026, decided 11 February 2026; Coram: Smt. Vibha Kankanwadi & Hiten S. Venegavkar, JJ. (order per Kankanwadi, J.). Ulhas Balasaheb Nikalje v. The Union of India and Others: challenge to encroachment-removal notice dated 29.12.2025 issued by respondent No.5 concerning plot CTS No.1245 (117.6 sq.mtrs.), Nagar Panchayat Ashti, Dist. Beed, alongside National Highway No.561 widening/reconstruction; notice quashed as vague and illegal (no dimensions of encroachment stated; structures within widening area not encroachments; acquisition required for pre-highway portions); mere tax payment does not legalize structure; fresh notice with affected-area particulars and opportunity to produce sanctions permitted. Statute references: S.3(1)(g), SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act (pleaded by petitioner); Rule 11 of Schedule III, Highways Administration Rules, 2004. Related prior matter: Writ Petition No.6979 of 2021 (Walmik Sajanrao Nikalje), order dated 16.11.2021.