The issue with regard to removal of encroachment over the pasture land/ land of johad, talab/ river/ river bed/ public way/ Shamshan/ Kabristan etc. it means all type of public utility lands was considered by the Co-ordinate Bench of this Court in case of Jagdish Prasad Meena and Others Vs. State of Rajasthan and Others : DBCWP No.10819/2018 dated 30/01/2019. This Court directed the State Government to constitute Public Land Protection Cell (for short, “PLPC”) to deal with the issues with regard to such encroachments and in pursuance thereof, special designated PLPC has been constituted in the rural areas headed by concerned District Collector. It is incumbent for the PLPC to inquire and examine such complaints/ representations made with allegations of encroachment over the public utility lands by deputing concerned Sub Divisional Officer/ Tehsildar/ Naib Tehsildar so as to verify whether or not such encroachments have actually taken place on such lands. If the allegations of encroachment are found to be sustained, the PLPC may take appropriate steps in accordance with law for removal of encroachments and appropriate panel action be also taken against the trespassers. It was further observed that the complaints/ representations received in the PLPC, should be decided by passing a speaking order with due information to the respective complainant/ representationist about the action taken. Thus, in the opinion of this Court, it is for the PLPC to consider the issue and if any, encroachment as alleged by petitioners over the public
