Authority: Uttarakhand High Court (Hon'ble Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari)
Order Date: 30 September 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Brij Rani
- Respondent: Union of India
- Counsel for Petitioner: Mr. M.C. Kandpal (Senior Counsel) assisted by Mr. Ajay Kumar Bahuguna (Counsel)
- Counsel for Union of India: Ms. Suniti Bhatt (Central Government Standing Counsel)
- Counsel for State of Uttarakhand: Mr. Devendra Pant (Standing Counsel)
- Dispute: Petitioner alleges that officials of Indian Railways are attempting to encroach upon her 684 sq m parcel of land situated in Village Shekhupura, Kankhal, Pargana Jwalapur, District Haridwar. The land was purchased by the petitioner through a registered sale deed dated 07‑Oct‑1999 (Annexure 1).
- Union’s Submission: Ms. Suniti Bhatt, counsel for the Union, contended that the land was transferred to the petitioner by Mr. Naresh Kumar Dhiman, who at the time of transfer held no ownership interest because he had previously transferred his entire share.
Final Outcome
- The writ petition (WPMS/2699/2026) is disposed of.
- The petitioner is granted liberty to make a representation to the District Magistrate, Haridwar, within two weeks of this order.
- The District Magistrate must decide on the representation within nine months from the date of filing, as per law.
- The representative of the General Manager (Northern Railways) shall also be heard before any final decision is taken.
Topics: Land Dispute, Railway Encroachment, Judicial Representation