BJP Delegation in Jalandhar Accuses Illegal Construction on Central Government Land
A delegation from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), spearheaded by former Jalandhar West MLA Sheetal Angural, formally lodged a complaint with Jalandhar Deputy Commissioner and Municipal Commissioner Vinit Dhir on Tuesday. The complaint centers on allegations of illegal construction activities occurring on land that is purportedly owned by the central government, situated near the Bhargo Nagar Jalandhar police station.
Details of the Allegations and Submitted Evidence
In their submission, Angural presented prior communications from Punjab government officials, which explicitly state that the land in question is under the ownership of the Central Government. This documentation was highlighted to reinforce the claim that the construction is unauthorized and in violation of established property rights.
Angural emphasized the need for a thorough investigation into individuals who assert ownership based on a registry dating back to 1992. He urged authorities to scrutinize the specifics of this registry, including the precise location, side, and khasra number mentioned, to determine the validity of their claims. "If any discrepancies or wrongdoing are uncovered, the intkal registry should be promptly cancelled, and legal action must be initiated against all guilty officials, illegal occupants, and those attempting to usurp government land by providing them protection," Angural stated in the complaint.
Concerns Over Ongoing Construction and Official Inaction
The BJP leader expressed deep concern that illegal construction is proceeding unabated, despite clear ownership documents in the name of the central government and explicit orders from Punjab government officials, including the secretary and the Deputy Commissioner, prohibiting any activity on the land. This situation, he argued, suggests a failure in enforcement and oversight by municipal corporation officials.
The delegation, which also included Jalandhar BJP General Secretary Ashok Sarin Hikki and other party functionaries, called for immediate intervention. Hikki appealed to the Deputy Commissioner to establish a joint action committee, to be led by the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC). This committee would comprise representatives from the revenue department, municipal corporation, and police, tasked with conducting a comprehensive investigation into all aspects of the dispute, including ownership, possession, registry details, and demarcation, before any further construction is permitted on the contested land.
This incident underscores ongoing tensions over land use and governance in the region, with the BJP pushing for accountability and strict adherence to legal protocols to prevent alleged encroachments on government property.
