Authority: High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur
Order Date: 15/10/2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Dilawar Yadav (age ~45) and his wife Neeraj Yadav (age ~42), residents of Khursipar, Bhilai, Durg district.
- Respondents: Bhilai Steel Plant (through CEO), Steel Authority of India Ltd. (through Deputy General Manager Enforcement), Deputy General Manager Enforcement, Estate Officer of Bhilai Steel Plant, State of Chhattisgarh (through Secretary Urban Administration and Development), Collector Durg.
- The petition challenges a notice dated 08.10.2026 issued by the Estate Officer directing the petitioners to remove alleged encroachment by 11:00 a.m. on 15.10.2026, under Section 5‑A(2) of the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971.
- Reliefs sought: quash the notice as contrary to law, direct examination of records of Case No. 261/2026, and an independent reconsideration with a reasoned order.
Final Outcome
- The Court disposed of the petition, directing respondents not to take any coercive action under the 08.10.2026 notice for a period of 15 days from the order date.
- Petitioners are directed to approach the concerned authority within the 15‑day period, submit all relevant documents and objections, after which the authority shall consider the submissions and pass an appropriate order in accordance with law.
Topics: Legal Relief; Public Premises Eviction; Steel Industry