Bhopal BMC Sealing Drive: MP High Court Hears Over 90 Stay Cases In 2 Days, None Vacated
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Madhya Pradesh High Court has heard more than 90 petitions in two days in the dispute pertaining to Bhopal Municipal Corporation’s sealing and demolition drive but none of the interim stay orders challenged by the civic body has been vacated so far. The hearing on BMC’s plea seeking to vacate 105 interim stay orders began on Monday. As the matter came up after lunch,…
Bhopal's Municipal Corporation (BMC) has been embroiled in a dispute over its recent sealing and demolition drive, with the Madhya Pradesh High Court hearing over 90 stay cases in just two days. None of the interim stay orders challenged by the civic body have been vacated yet.
On Monday, the court began hearing the BMC's plea to vacate 105 interim stay orders. By lunchtime, only 42 cases were heard. On Tuesday, more than 50 petitions were taken up, and the hearing for the remaining matters is scheduled for Wednesday.
During the court proceedings, petitioners argued that the show-cause notices did not clearly state the alleged violations. They also pointed out permissions for retail businesses, freehold status of leased properties, compounding of construction, and compliance with the Master Plan 2005.
The High Court is collectively hearing these petitions, which challenge the BMC's notices and orders seeking to halt commercial activities within a 50-meter zone around Kaliyasot, Upper Lake, and the 10 Number areas. The court is expected to issue reasoned orders based on the arguments presented.
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