Nagpur High Court Orders Removal of Non-Performing Staff from Anti-Encroachment Drive The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court on Wednesday directed the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) to remove non-performing staff from the anti-encroachment squad, citing persistent failures in enforcement and ongoing encroachments in the city. The court’s intervention came after hearing two public interest litigation (PIL) petitions filed by the Dhantoli Nagrik Mandal, a local civic group. A division bench comprising Justices Anil Kilor and Raj Wakode expressed frustration over the NMC’s inability to address long-standing issues, despite repeated orders over the past 16 years. The court questioned the effectiveness of the NMC’s enforcement machinery, emphasizing that while anti-encroachment squads were reportedly functioning, no tangible action had been taken to curb illegal constructions. The bench directed the NMC to submit detailed records of actions taken, along with expenditures on salaries for personnel involved in the drive. The court highlighted that areas such as Dhantoli, Ramdaspeth, Khamla, and Umred Road remained plagued by encroachments, with permanent structures now occupying roads and footpaths. This, the court noted, indicated systemic lapses in enforcement. The bench criticized the prolonged inaction, stating that the case had been pending for over a decade without meaningful progress. “Every time, we are required to repeat the same orders,” the court remarked, underscoring the lack of compliance. The court also mandated that the NMC respond to recommendations from a committee formed to address the issues.#nagpur_municipal_corporation #ramdaspeth #dhantoli #nagpur_high_court #dhantoli_nagrik_mandal
