Authority: Hon'ble Manoj Kumar Tiwari, J.
Order Date: 27 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Sanjeev Kumar and another (individuals) filed writ petition WPMS/2074/2026 alleging that a bridge is being constructed over their land in Village Malakpur Latifpur, Pargana and Tehsil Roorkee, District Haridwar, without any compensation or formal acquisition.
- Respondents: Union of India and others, represented by Standing Counsel for the Union of India and Additional Chief Standing Counsel for the State of Uttarakhand (respondents nos. 2 to 6).
- Petitioners claim the land is private (non‑Z.A.) and that construction proceeds without due process.
- State counsel relies on the Annual Khatauni (page 27 of the petition) showing that the parcel identified as Khasra No. 34/4, measuring 1.181 hectare, is recorded as water‑body land, not private agricultural land. The counsel also states that the bridge was built on a different Khewat (Khewat No. 3).
- The court notes the divergent positions but refrains from adjudicating the substantive ownership issue at this stage.
Final Outcome
- The Court directs the District Magistrate to consider the petitioners’ representation dated 31 May 2026 and to take a decision in accordance with law within nine months from the date of presentation of the certified copy of this order.
- The District Magistrate is instructed to hear all stakeholders while deciding the matter.
- The writ petition is disposed of with the above direction.
Topics: Land Acquisition, Infrastructure Development