Legal notice alleges illegal colonies on over 60 acres in Telco

Shrivastava sent the communication on behalf of Bishwanath Mahato, a resident of Mahulbana in Patamda. He also forwarded copies of the notice to the Jharkhand Chief Secretary and Tata Motors.

The document alleges severe violations of land acquisition laws and government grant provisions. It specifically questions the transfer and residential use of over 60 acres of industrial land.

According to the notice, authorities allotted or sub-leased over 60 acres in Nildih Enclave and River View Enclave. Members of the Telco Officers Cooperative Housing Society received these plots.

Mahato claims that people who were not original beneficiaries now occupy these residential colonies. The notice further alleges that approximately 277 non-tribal residents currently live within these two enclaves.

To support these claims, the notice cites the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, and the Government Grants Act, 1895. It also references the Supreme Court’s landmark Samatha judgment.

Shrivastava questioned the legality of original land grants and subsequent lease arrangements. These agreements involved both the erstwhile Bihar government and the present Jharkhand administration.

The advocate urged the district administration to demolish structures in both colonies and reclaim the land. He also demanded an immediate survey of the entire Telco Colony area.

This survey aims to identify nearly 300 acres allegedly unutilized for industrial operations. Additionally, the notice demands the removal of encroachments from local playgrounds and the hospital site.

Shrivastava wants authorities to restore these recreational spaces and facilities for public use. He granted the Deputy Commissioner seven days to act before initiating formal legal proceedings.