News for 'Eviction Notices'

Mahua Moitra gets fresh notice to vacate govt bungalow immediately

Mahua Moitra gets fresh notice to vacate govt bungalow immediately

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

The TMC leader, who was expelled from the Lok Sabha on December 8 last year, was earlier asked to vacate the house by January 7 after her allotment was cancelled.

An OC Is A Must When You Buy A Home

An OC Is A Must When You Buy A Home

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

For homebuyers, the OC is not just an administrative formality but the very basis of lawful possession. Without it, the property is deemed unauthorised, exposing buyers to risks such as eviction, denial of utilities, or even demolition.

Why We Must Worry About India's Human Rights Record

Why We Must Worry About India's Human Rights Record

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

In May, 40 Rohingyas were blindfolded and flown to the Andaman and Nicobar islands and then thrown into the sea and made to swim to an island in Myanmar. And after the Pahalgam attack, at least 300 Muslims were 'pushed back' to Bangladesh from Assam.

'Bulldozer Justice Continues Despite SC Verdict'

'Bulldozer Justice Continues Despite SC Verdict'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

'Even as the Supreme Court's anti-punitive demolition judgment nears its first anniversary, no formal contempt proceedings have been initiated either by the Supreme Court or any high court against officers or demolition squads who have acted in violation of it.'

Foreigners posing as Biharis, Bengalis in Assam? CM orders verification

Foreigners posing as Biharis, Bengalis in Assam? CM orders verification

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

He said his government will share details of these people with local authorities from where they claim to have come, so that it can be verified that they are not actually from "across the border".

Delhi HC stays eviction of Nehru Memorial Fund from Teen Murti Estate

Delhi HC stays eviction of Nehru Memorial Fund from Teen Murti Estate

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

The JNMF has denied the claims that it was in illegal possession of the property.

Assam's 4th major eviction drive sees lathicharge, protests

Assam's 4th major eviction drive sees lathicharge, protests

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The drive met with opposition in Tinsukia in upper Assam leading to lathicharge by the security forces, while in Sonitpur the alleged illegal settlers claimed that it was launched about a week before the stipulated date.

Kingfisher in talks with tenants to avoid eviction

Kingfisher in talks with tenants to avoid eviction

Rediff.com4 May 2012

The airlines sources confirmed the development and said the management is negotiating with the developers to resolve the deadlock.

When Nitish Kumar Took On Bihar Dons

When Nitish Kumar Took On Bihar Dons

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Nitish thought that his stakes as chief minister were far greater than his stakes in protecting one of his party MLAs. He could not allow his rule-of-law train to be derailed by a small rock on the track. On the contrary, if he removed it to keep the train moving at a steady speed he would gain strong public admiration and sympathy that would help him take the masses along in carrying out other tasks. A fascinating excerpt from Arun Sinha's Nitish Kumar And The Rise Of Bihar.

J-K authorities issue ultimatum to Mufti, 7 ex-MLAs to vacate govt quarters

J-K authorities issue ultimatum to Mufti, 7 ex-MLAs to vacate govt quarters

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Mufti was served an eviction notice for her 'Fairview' residence at the high security Gupkar area of the city here last month as well.

They Fought To The Last Man For India

They Fought To The Last Man For India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

On November 18, 1962, 114 soldiers of the 13th Kumaon fought till the last man, and last bullet, in sub-zero temperatures, to beat back the huge Chinese army. We salute the Heroes of Rezang La.

Delhi HC refuses to let Mahua stay on in govt accommodation

Delhi HC refuses to let Mahua stay on in govt accommodation

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Expelled Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra on Thursday failed to get any relief from the Delhi high court which refused to stay the eviction notice issued to the TMC leader asking her to vacate the government bungalow.

Relief for AAP's Raghav Chadha as HC halts eviction from govt bungalow

Relief for AAP's Raghav Chadha as HC halts eviction from govt bungalow

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Chadha had challenged the trial court's October 5 order which vacated the April order.

Govt orders eviction drive in flash flood ravaged Guwahati city

Govt orders eviction drive in flash flood ravaged Guwahati city

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

In the wake of the devastating flash floods triggered by heavy downpour in Guwahati last week, the administration has resorted to a massive eviction drive to clear water ways and natural water bodies in and around the city of encroachers.

Demolitions for G20 leave many homeless, claim activists

Demolitions for G20 leave many homeless, claim activists

Rediff.com23 May 2023

At a public hearing in New Delhi on Monday, civil society and community members shared accounts of the evictions and anti-encroachment drives.

Should You Take Possesion Of House Without An OC?

Should You Take Possesion Of House Without An OC?

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Taking possession without an OC can lead to legal complications, denial of utilities such as water and electricity, hurdles in availing home loans or reselling the property, and even eviction.

Video of girl fleeing with books during demolition shocked all: SC

Video of girl fleeing with books during demolition shocked all: SC

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

The Supreme Court of India expressed shock over a viral video showing an eight-year-old girl fleeing her shanty as it was demolished by a bulldozer during an anti-encroachment drive in Uttar Pradesh. The court mentioned the video while hearing a case concerning illegal demolition in Prayagraj. The incident drew criticism from opposition parties, while local authorities defended the demolition, citing court orders and multiple notices issued to the encroacher.

Indian Women's Press Corps asked to vacate govt bungalow, pay Rs 18 lakh

Indian Women's Press Corps asked to vacate govt bungalow, pay Rs 18 lakh

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

A letter issued by the directorate of estates to the IWPC's president states that the bungalow at Windsor Place in Lutyens' Delhi has still not been vacated despite the fact that the women's journalist body was asked to leave the government facility by July 31, 2022.

Ahead of Trump's visit, slum-dwellers asked to move

Ahead of Trump's visit, slum-dwellers asked to move

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

While officials have denied any connection with the proposed high-profile visit and issuance of notices, residents of the slum have questioned the timing of the move, which came days after the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation began building a wall allegedly to cover a slum on a route that the US President is likely to take while visiting the city.

HC stays Visva-Bharati's move to take part of Amartya Sen's land

HC stays Visva-Bharati's move to take part of Amartya Sen's land

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Nobel laureate Amartya Sen moved the Calcutta high court, appealing against a notice of the Visva-Bharati university that asked him to vacate 13 decimal of land at his Santiniketan residence by May 6.

Assam's eviction drive ends, 1900 hectare land freed; Oppn calls it illegal

Assam's eviction drive ends, 1900 hectare land freed; Oppn calls it illegal

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Though the legislator of Rupohihat, Nurul Huda, stopped the drive in Sitalmari area of Burachapori Wildlife Sanctuary for a while claiming it was illegal, the exercise resumed later, a senior official said.

How Indira govt tried to control media during Emergency

How Indira govt tried to control media during Emergency

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

'Skirmishes with officials in the Press Information Bureau were an everyday affair as the newspapers sought clearances from the media censors for publishing the next day's editions'

Assam's eviction drive in forest land hits over 12,000 people

Assam's eviction drive in forest land hits over 12,000 people

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

The Assam government on Tuesday began clearing nearly 1,900 hectares of forest and government land in Sonitpur district, affecting 12,000-odd people who were allegedly staying there illegally for decades, a senior official said.

Assam cops kill 2 during eviction drive, probe ordered

Assam cops kill 2 during eviction drive, probe ordered

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

The public protest had erupted over the demand for rehabilitation of nearly 800 families evicted from the land they were living on for decades.

2 local leaders held for 'inciting violence' during Assam eviction drive

2 local leaders held for 'inciting violence' during Assam eviction drive

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Two local leaders were arrested for allegedly inciting violence during the eviction drive at Sipajhar in Assam's Darrang district on September 23 in which two persons, including a 12-year-old boy, were killed in police firing and over 20 injured, an official said.

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Investing In Property? Read This

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

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Odisha forms panel to probe death of Nepali student at KIIT

Odisha forms panel to probe death of Nepali student at KIIT

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

The Odisha government has constituted a fact-finding committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a Nepali student at KIIT University and the subsequent protests by students. The three-member panel will investigate the institute's handling of the situation, including the suspension of students seeking justice. The incident has sparked outrage and raised concerns about the safety of international students at the institute. The Nepal government has threatened to stop issuing no objection certificates for students studying in Odisha if the situation is not resolved.

'Radical organisation': Plea seeks ban on ISKCON in Bangladesh

'Radical organisation': Plea seeks ban on ISKCON in Bangladesh

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

This comes amid the row over the arrest of former priest of ISKCON Bangladesh, Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, over sedition charges, which led to protests and unrest in Bangladesh.

'I Warned Christians That A Church Bill Would Come Soon'

'I Warned Christians That A Church Bill Would Come Soon'

Rediff.com29 May 2025

The Web portal of the Organiser, the RSS mouthpiece, published an article (withdrawn later) that the Christian community holds many acres of land, far more than Waqf property.'

Assam demolishes houses of 3 rape accused, 2 others over encroachment

Assam demolishes houses of 3 rape accused, 2 others over encroachment

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

According to a senior official of the district administration, the occupants had built their houses on government land in Tangabari village under the Dudhnoi revenue circle limits and notices to clear those structures were served to them.

'50,000 people can't be uprooted': SC stays Haldwani eviction

'50,000 people can't be uprooted': SC stays Haldwani eviction

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

In a relief to thousands of people facing imminent threat of demolition of their houses in winter, the Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the Uttarakhand high court order for removal of encroachments from 29 acres of land claimed by the railways in Haldwani, terming it a 'human issue' and saying 50,000 people cannot be uprooted overnight.

Assam Cong suspends arrested MLA over Darrang eviction remarks

Assam Cong suspends arrested MLA over Darrang eviction remarks

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

The Assam Congress on Monday suspended its MLA Sherman Ali Ahmed with immediate effect for "repeatedly violating" the party's discipline, a senior leader said.

RLD supporters, police clash in Muradnagar over Ajit Singh's eviction

RLD supporters, police clash in Muradnagar over Ajit Singh's eviction

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Ajit Singh's supporters on Thursday clashed with the police over the move to evict him from the government residence in Delhi even as the Centre rejected his demand that the house be converted into a memorial to his father, former Prime Minister Charan Singh.

NGT notice to govt, others for plea to demolish Asaram's ashram

NGT notice to govt, others for plea to demolish Asaram's ashram

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

The National Green Tribunal on Thursday issued notices to the Centre, the Delhi government, the police chief and Asaram Bapu's trust on a petition seeking direction to demolish an alleged illegal 'ashram' constructed by the self-styled godman in the ridge area in New Delhi.

Kovind leaves Raisina Hill, moves to bungalow once occupied by Paswan

Kovind leaves Raisina Hill, moves to bungalow once occupied by Paswan

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Monday moved to his new residence at Janpath road, the bungalow once occupied by former Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan.

Will vacate govt accommodation by August 1: Priyanka

Will vacate govt accommodation by August 1: Priyanka

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

"This is FAKE NEWS. I have not made any such request to the government. As per the eviction letter handed to me on the 1st of July, I will be vacating the government accommodation at 35 Lodhi Estate by the 1st of August," she said in a tweet.

Manu Bhaker's coach Jung asked to vacate home in 2 days!

Manu Bhaker's coach Jung asked to vacate home in 2 days!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

National pistol coach Jung faces eviction from home within hours of returning from Olympics

'Mera ghar Rahul Gandhi ka ghar': Cong leaders open their homes to Rahul

'Mera ghar Rahul Gandhi ka ghar': Cong leaders open their homes to Rahul

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

This comes after Gandhi on Tuesday replied to the Lok Sabha Secretariat's notice to vacate his official bungalow, and said he will abide by the notice.

Villagers bring Shivling to court after notice to temple in Chhattisgarh

Villagers bring Shivling to court after notice to temple in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

A few days ago, the revenue officials of Raigarh had given notice to Shiva temple to appear in the court.

Ex-BJP minister dares Bihar govt to evict him from bungalow

Ex-BJP minister dares Bihar govt to evict him from bungalow

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

A day after the Bihar government issued notices to eight former BJP ministers to vacate the sprawling ministerial bungalows, some of them challenged the government to evict them while others refused to vacate unless given alternative accommodation.