ORDER

22.04.2026

1. This petition arises from a narrow but recurring difficulty in the execution of a public road project. While revenue records describe land in terms of khasra numbers and acquired areas, the executing agencies proceed with reference to road width, service lanes, etc. The Petitioners allege that, in this translation from record to site, their unacquired land on the southern side of the Narela-Lampur road is being subjected to demolition, even as encroachment on acquired land on the northern side remains unaddressed. The Respondents, however, maintain that their actions are confined to acquired public land, and the issue is one of identification and possession.

2. The Petitioners are residents of Village Bakner. Their case centres on land forming part of Khasra No. 36/15/1, situated on the southern side of the road leading from Narela to Lampur. They seek protection from demolition in respect of approximately 10 biswas which, according to them, has not been acquired. They also seek removal of encroachment allegedly existing on the northern side of the road over land acquired under Award Nos. 1177 and 1216, an enquiry into the non-removal of such encroachment, and comp