The Indian Express 03.07.2013
Demolition of structures at Kalewadi-Vijaynagar: PCMC to wait for copy of HC order
for the copy of Bombay High Court order on the structures it intends to
demolish in Kalewadi-Vijaynagar area. “The HC had lifted the stay on
the demolition of the structures coming in the way of the BRTS route. We
will wait till we receive the copy of the order,” said Municipal
Commissioner Shrikar Pardeshi.
On Monday, when the demolition squad went to
Kalewadi-Vijaynagar area, the residents protested that the court had
stayed the demolition of structures. However, civic officials informed
them that the stay has been lifted by the High Court but could not
produce the copy of the HC order sought by the residents. The squad had
to retreat as the residents did not allow them to go ahead with the
demolition.
The PCMC chief on Tuesday said they would demolish the structures only after they receive the copy of the order.
The PCMC has started the construction of BRTS route – 11.20 km-long and 45 metre wide – from Kalewadi Phata to Dehu-Alandi.
As part of the first phase, the stretch between Kalewadi
Phata and M M School has been completed. In the second phase, the 1.4 km
stretch that is to be constructed passes through Survey No 99 of
Kalewadi-Vijaynagar. The stretch comprises 183 structures, of which 33
structures had secured a stay. The residents contended that in the
development plan, the road has been shown both in Survey No 97 and
Survey No 99. “However, the civic body has illegally limited it to
Survey No 99. The issue has been pending in the court for six years,”
said residents.
