HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN BENCH AT JAIPUR
SANJEEV PRAKASH SHARMA, ACJ, SANJEET PUROHIT
Rajendra Kumar Sharma S/o Govindlal Sharma – Appellant
Versus
State of Rajasthan – Respondent
ORDER :
1. Heard.
2. The matter comes upon for consideration of IA NO.2/25 for recalling/modification of the order dated 19.08.2025.
3. This Court vide order dated 19.08.2025 has passed the following directions :
“Mr. Vishwajeet Singh, Sub Divisional Magistrate, Distt.
Baran, is present before this Court today and informed that he has been appointed as Officer In-charge in the matter only on 19.08.2025. He may file a reply but we direct him to also take steps and conduct an inquiry as to how much encroachment has been done on the river banks and what steps are being taken to remove them.
Notice(s) be issued to the encroachers and the encroachments may be removed. If required, the S.D.M may take full police assistance for the said purpose. It is made clear that at least 20 meters from river banks should be left free without there being any construction, so that there is proper safety of the dwellers.
A report in this regard shall be filed within a period of four weeks. Personal appearance of the Officer In-charge in future, is exempted.
List the matter after four weeks.”
4. Later on, this Court on 07.10.2025 has issued following directions:-
“10. It is informed that as per the Rajasthan Towns
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