From: Deepak S/o Sri Gururaj Achar Laughing Budha Restaurant and Home Stay, Virupapurgaddi , SANAPUR POST Gangavathi Taluk, Koppal Dt, KARNATAKA Respected Sir, Reg: Trespassing into and illegal destruction and demolition of my property at Virupapurgaddi Kindly permit me to place the following few lines for your kind consideration and compassionate action: I own a piece of land (survey no 43/2/7) on the banks of Thungabhadra river in Virupapurgaddi village, opposite to Hampi. I reside in the property with my wife in a small cottage. My parents, sisters and my in-laws visit me frequently and for the purpose of their stay I have constructed two cottages in front of my residence. I have also constructed four more cottages and during the tourist season starting from October rent them out to tourists, mainly foreign tourists. I also run a restaurant for the tourists in the property. My residence, the cottages and the restaurant are not pucca constructions but are built with locally available natural materials like bamboo and thatched roof and conform to the local rural building culture and ethos. I have been requesting the authorities for trade license to run the restaurant and home stay right from 2006. I have sent representations to every authority from the Grama Panchayat at Anegundi to the Chief Minister of Karnataka but have not received any response so far. But in 2011, The Tahsildar, Gangavathi had recognized my home stay facility by asking me to reserve rooms for the delegates of the 78th All India Kannada Sahithya Sammelana at Gangavathi, by his letter dated 24/10/2011. The Assistant Commissioner of Commercial Taxes at Gangavathi has issued me a Composition Tax Registration Certificate on 09/07/2012 effective from 18/02/2011 to run my business as hotelier / restaurateur / caterer etc. (TIN: 29530603594). I have been conducting my business strictly within the law; no drugs are allowed within the premises and no alcohol is served. Strictly, no illegal, immoral activities are permitted in my property. My home stay is patronized by budget travelers from Europe and Israel who come for study and meditation. Even single ladies feel quite safe here as they are looked after well. Our resort has earned a good name in Europe and Israel through word of mouth and internet. Our restaurant is also patronized by the local people as well as other Indian tourists for its hygienic and tasty food. On the 26th February, 2013, I got word that the District Authorities have decided to clear the encroachments and unauthorized constructions on the main road running across Virupapurgaddi. But suddenly at about 2.30 PM, a group headed by the Tahsildar, Gangavathi barged in to my property which is a little distance away from the main road, along with a JCB and a police posse, started the demolition of the restaurant and the cottages. Despite my strong protest and pleading they went ahead and brought down the restaurant, the common kitchen and five of the cottages mercilessly. Fortunately my wife was not present at that time. Otherwise it would have broken her heart also as it did mine. All my six years of toil and sweat were demolished in a few minutes in front of my eyes. I was not able to contact anyone over phone as the mobile network was jammed; may be, deliberately by the authorities. The TV and the Press who covered the demolition on the main road had gone back by the time the demolition squad descended on my property. I suspect that they were sent back by the authorities to avoid detection and reporting of their wanton, illegal destruction of my private property. This barbaric, heinous demolition was done illegally and without any authority of law. They have deprived me of my livelihood by destroying my property. The officials and others who entered my property and demolished the restaurant and the cottages are guilty of trespass under Sec. 441 of the Indian Penal Code which reads as under: “Whoever enters into or upon property in the possession of another with intent to commit an offence or to intimidate, insult or annoy any person in possession of such property …..is said to commit ‘criminal trespass’”. The group of officials who entered into my property without any authority and without my permission, did so with an intention to intimidate me and illegally destroy my property In a recent case before the High Court of Karnataka as reported in the Times of India, Of 20/05/2013, the H C has observed as under: “No citizen can be deprived of his property except in accordance of law….The rule of law is paramount” “Any property demolition has to be done purely in accordance with law. ‘ Pulling up the BBMP for demolishing a citizen’s property without any authority, the HC has said that no citizen can be deprived of his property, except in accordance with law. “The rule of law is paramount” As submitted by me earlier in this representation, I have not done anything illegal. As a law abiding citizen, I repeatedly sought permission to earn my livelihood by legal means. The fact that I am running a home stay facility is recognized by the local Tahsildar’s office and I have taken a licence to run a restaurant. I have been following all the rules and regulations of the local authorities in running my business. In spite of this, I do not understand why a group of officials headed by the Tahsildar decided to trespass into my property, demolish my buildings and destroy my livelihood. May I, therefore, humbly pray that 1. I may be adequately compensated for the loss of my property and livelihood. 2. The people responsible for this trespass and illegal destruction of my property may be punished as per law.
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Public interest Litigation can be filed in the supreme court on the following 1) challenging the constitutional mandate for the creation of the Hampi World Heritage Area Management Authority Act 2002 and examine its role and powers in retaliation to usurpation of local governance rights as per Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act, 1993). 2) Constitute a Commission of Enquiry into the sequence of events around the demolition in the year 2011 and thereafter and take action as appropriate particularly in the case of misuse or abuse of power by past and present government officials. 3) To hold the District Administration accountable for giving false information to public. 4) To provide proper rehabilitation to the families evicted in an appropriate place where their livelihood options not be adversely affected or put back in possession of the properties they were residing in/ using for their trade. 5) To compensate the families for the grave damage and loss caused to their lives, and property. 6) To withdraw all further threats to common people including the imminent threat of demolishing of properties in and around the area declared as heritage area. 7)Amend or repeal the Hampi World Heritage Area Management Authority Act, 2002, so that local constitutional bodies may reclaim their full constitutional role in to planning, governance and decision. 8. To have clear guidelines demarcating clear role for all the stakeholders involved in management of the Heritage area and to ensure that all processes there in are participatory, inclusive, democratic and constitutional. Hope this helps. Right to life and livelihood Hi Sorry for the earlier reply. As i understand there has been an ongoing dispute on account of according Hampi a world heritage status and there has been demolition of buildings in hampi (hampi bazaar) in the year 2011 and thereafter. I also come to understand that in the past eviction notices were issued a few hours before the demolition, giving no time and opportunity for people to respond and react to the notices. Neither alternate housing nor clear guidelines for conducting business were issued prior to the eviction. The fallout of this demolition has been that many families, some with small children and some with aged people have been pushed on to the streets, do not have a place to live, and livelihoods have been affected and also that about over 320 families lost their residences and livelihoods . I also understand from the court records that The Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka in W.P.No.29843/2009 (GM-PIL) had been assured by Karnataka government that it shall provide alternative land for rehabilitation of displaced persons and also in the said assurance to Hon'ble High court,compensation was fixed to Rs.1.30 lakhs as per Urban Ashray Guidelines for each rehabilitant. I also understand from the Annual Report 2013-14 of Kannada and Culture, Information Department a total sum of Rs.1,40,40,000/-/- was released to approximately 108 Displaced persons and a sum of Rs.1,25,45,000/- was released to 193 displaced persons as compensation against displacement. A Public interest Litigation can be filed in the supreme court on the following 1) challenging the constitutional mandate for the creation of the Hampi World Heritage Area Management Authority Act 2002 and examine its role and powers in retaliation to usurpation of local governance rights as per Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act, 1993). 2) Constitute a Commission of Enquiry into the sequence of events around the demolition in the year 2011 and thereafter and take action as appropriate particularly in the case of misuse or abuse of power by past and present government officials. 3) To hold the District Administration accountable for giving false information to public. 4) To provide proper rehabilitation to the families evicted in an appropriate place where their livelihood options not be adversely affected or put back in possession of the properties they were residing in/ using for their trade. 5) To compensate the families for the grave damage and loss caused to their lives, and property. 6) To withdraw all further threats to common people including the imminent threat of demolishing of properties in and around the area declared as heritage area. 7)Amend or repeal the Hampi World Heritage Area Management Authority Act, 2002, so that local constitutional bodies may reclaim their full constitutional role in to planning, governance and decision. 8. To have clear guidelines demarcating clear role for all the stakeholders involved in management of the Heritage area and to ensure that all processes there in are participatory, inclusive, democratic and constitutional. Hope this helps. i need lawyer to file pil also
Public interest Litigation can be filed in the supreme court on the following 1) challenging the constitutional mandate for the creation of the Hampi World Heritage Area Management Authority Act 2002 and examine its role and powers in retaliation to usurpation of local governance rights as per Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act, 1993). 2) Constitute a Commission of Enquiry into the sequence of events around the demolition in the year 2011 and thereafter and take action as appropriate particularly in the case of misuse or abuse of power by past and present government officials. 3) To hold the District Administration accountable for giving false information to public. 4) To provide proper rehabilitation to the families evicted in an appropriate place where their livelihood options not be adversely affected or put back in possession of the properties they were residing in/ using for their trade. 5) To compensate the families for the grave damage and loss caused to their lives, and property. 6) To withdraw all further threats to common people including the imminent threat of demolishing of properties in and around the area declared as heritage area. 7)Amend or repeal the Hampi World Heritage Area Management Authority Act, 2002, so that local constitutional bodies may reclaim their full constitutional role in to planning, governance and decision. 8. To have clear guidelines demarcating clear role for all the stakeholders involved in management of the Heritage area and to ensure that all processes there in are participatory, inclusive, democratic and constitutional. Hope this helps. Right to life and livelihood Hi Sorry for the earlier reply. As i understand there has been an ongoing dispute on account of according Hampi a world heritage status and there has been demolition of buildings in hampi (hampi bazaar) in the year 2011 and thereafter. I also come to understand that in the past eviction notices were issued a few hours before the demolition, giving no time and opportunity for people to respond and react to the notices. Neither alternate housing nor clear guidelines for conducting business were issued prior to the eviction. The fallout of this demolition has been that many families, some with small children and some with aged people have been pushed on to the streets, do not have a place to live, and livelihoods have been affected and also that about over 320 families lost their residences and livelihoods . I also understand from the court records that The Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka in W.P.No.29843/2009 (GM-PIL) had been assured by Karnataka government that it shall provide alternative land for rehabilitation of displaced persons and also in the said assurance to Hon'ble High court,compensation was fixed to Rs.1.30 lakhs as per Urban Ashray Guidelines for each rehabilitant. I also understand from the Annual Report 2013-14 of Kannada and Culture, Information Department a total sum of Rs.1,40,40,000/-/- was released to approximately 108 Displaced persons and a sum of Rs.1,25,45,000/- was released to 193 displaced persons as compensation against displacement. A Public interest Litigation can be filed in the supreme court on the following 1) challenging the constitutional mandate for the creation of the Hampi World Heritage Area Management Authority Act 2002 and examine its role and powers in retaliation to usurpation of local governance rights as per Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act, 1993). 2) Constitute a Commission of Enquiry into the sequence of events around the demolition in the year 2011 and thereafter and take action as appropriate particularly in the case of misuse or abuse of power by past and present government officials. 3) To hold the District Administration accountable for giving false information to public. 4) To provide proper rehabilitation to the families evicted in an appropriate place where their livelihood options not be adversely affected or put back in possession of the properties they were residing in/ using for their trade. 5) To compensate the families for the grave damage and loss caused to their lives, and property. 6) To withdraw all further threats to common people including the imminent threat of demolishing of properties in and around the area declared as heritage area. 7)Amend or repeal the Hampi World Heritage Area Management Authority Act, 2002, so that local constitutional bodies may reclaim their full constitutional role in to planning, governance and decision. 8. To have clear guidelines demarcating clear role for all the stakeholders involved in management of the Heritage area and to ensure that all processes there in are participatory, inclusive, democratic and constitutional. Hope this helps. i need lawyer to file pil also
1) you ahve to file writ petition in HC ahgainst demolition of your cottages
2) show cause notice ought to have been issued to you
3) you should have been granted personal hearing
4) then only orders passed
5) file writ petition and seek compensation for demolition and for punishment of officals involved in demolition
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i want to file case in highcourt karnataka any lawyers interested i am ready to spend money but i need justice any lawyer welcome : Deepak S/o Sri Gururaj Achar Laughing Budha Restaurant and Home Stay, Virupapurgaddi , SANAPUR POST Gangavathi Taluk, Koppal Dt, KARNATAKA Respected Sir, Reg: Trespassing into and illegal destruction and demolition of my property at Virupapurgaddi Kindly permit me to place the following few lines for your kind consideration and compassionate action: I own a piece of land (survey no 43/2/7) on the banks of Thungabhadra river in Virupapurgaddi village, opposite to Hampi. I reside in the property with my wife in a small cottage. My parents, sisters and my in-laws visit me frequently and for the purpose of their stay I have constructed two cottages in front of my residence. I have also constructed four more cottages and during the tourist season starting from October rent them out to tourists, mainly foreign tourists. I also run a restaurant for the tourists in the property. My residence, the cottages and the restaurant are not pucca constructions but are built with locally available natural materials like bamboo and thatched roof and conform to the local rural building culture and ethos. I have been requesting the authorities for trade license to run the restaurant and home stay right from 2006. I have sent representations to every authority from the Grama Panchayat at Anegundi to the Chief Minister of Karnataka but have not received any response so far. But in 2011, The Tahsildar, Gangavathi had recognized my home stay facility by asking me to reserve rooms for the delegates of the 78th All India Kannada Sahithya Sammelana at Gangavathi, by his letter dated 24/10/2011. The Assistant Commissioner of Commercial Taxes at Gangavathi has issued me a Composition Tax Registration Certificate on 09/07/2012 effective from 18/02/2011 to run my business as hotelier / restaurateur / caterer etc. (TIN: 29530603594). I have been conducting my business strictly within the law; no drugs are allowed within the premises and no alcohol is served. Strictly, no illegal, immoral activities are permitted in my property. My home stay is patronized by budget travelers from Europe and Israel who come for study and meditation. Even single ladies feel quite safe here as they are looked after well. Our resort has earned a good name in Europe and Israel through word of mouth and internet. Our restaurant is also patronized by the local people as well as other Indian tourists for its hygienic and tasty food. On the 26th February, 2013, I got word that the District Authorities have decided to clear the encroachments and unauthorized constructions on the main road running across Virupapurgaddi. But suddenly at about 2.30 PM, a group headed by the Tahsildar, Gangavathi barged in to my property which is a little distance away from the main road, along with a JCB and a police posse, started the demolition of the restaurant and the cottages. Despite my strong protest and pleading they went ahead and brought down the restaurant, the common kitchen and five of the cottages mercilessly. Fortunately my wife was not present at that time. Otherwise it would have broken her heart also as it did mine. All my six years of toil and sweat were demolished in a few minutes in front of my eyes. I was not able to contact anyone over phone as the mobile network was jammed; may be, deliberately by the authorities. The TV and the Press who covered the demolition on the main road had gone back by the time the demolition squad descended on my property. I suspect that they were sent back by the authorities to avoid detection and reporting of their wanton, illegal destruction of my private property. This barbaric, heinous demolition was done illegally and without any authority of law. They have deprived me of my livelihood by destroying my property. The officials and others who entered my property and demolished the restaurant and the cottages are guilty of trespass under Sec. 441 of the Indian Penal Code which reads as under: “Whoever enters into or upon property in the possession of another with intent to commit an offence or to intimidate, insult or annoy any person in possession of such property …..is said to commit ‘criminal trespass’”. The group of officials who entered into my property without any authority and without my permission, did so with an intention to intimidate me and illegally destroy my property In a recent case before the High Court of Karnataka as reported in the Times of India, Of 20/05/2013, the H C has observed as under: “No citizen can be deprived of his property except in accordance of law….The rule of law is paramount” “Any property demolition has to be done purely in accordance with law. ‘ Pulling up the BBMP for demolishing a citizen’s property without any authority, the HC has said that no citizen can be deprived of his property, except in accordance with law. “The rule of law is paramount” As submitted by me earlier in this representation, I have not done anything illegal. As a law abiding citizen, I repeatedly sought permission to earn my livelihood by legal means. The fact that I am running a home stay facility is recognized by the local Tahsildar’s office and I have taken a licence to run a restaurant. I have been following all the rules and regulations of the local authorities in running my business. In spite of this, I do not understand why a group of officials headed by the Tahsildar decided to trespass into my property, demolish my buildings and destroy my livelihood. May I, therefore, humbly pray that 1. I may be adequately compensated for the loss of my property and livelihood. 2. The people responsible for this trespass and illegal destruction of my property may be punished as per law.
i want to file case in highcourt karnataka any lawyers interested i am ready to spend money but i need justice any lawyer welcome : Deepak S/o Sri Gururaj Achar Laughing Budha Restaurant and Home Stay, Virupapurgaddi , SANAPUR POST Gangavathi Taluk, Koppal Dt, KARNATAKA Respected Sir, Reg: Trespassing into and illegal destruction and demolition of my property at Virupapurgaddi Kindly permit me to place the following few lines for your kind consideration and compassionate action: I own a piece of land (survey no 43/2/7) on the banks of Thungabhadra river in Virupapurgaddi village, opposite to Hampi. I reside in the property with my wife in a small cottage. My parents, sisters and my in-laws visit me frequently and for the purpose of their stay I have constructed two cottages in front of my residence. I have also constructed four more cottages and during the tourist season starting from October rent them out to tourists, mainly foreign tourists. I also run a restaurant for the tourists in the property. My residence, the cottages and the restaurant are not pucca constructions but are built with locally available natural materials like bamboo and thatched roof and conform to the local rural building culture and ethos. I have been requesting the authorities for trade license to run the restaurant and home stay right from 2006. I have sent representations to every authority from the Grama Panchayat at Anegundi to the Chief Minister of Karnataka but have not received any response so far. But in 2011, The Tahsildar, Gangavathi had recognized my home stay facility by asking me to reserve rooms for the delegates of the 78th All India Kannada Sahithya Sammelana at Gangavathi, by his letter dated 24/10/2011. The Assistant Commissioner of Commercial Taxes at Gangavathi has issued me a Composition Tax Registration Certificate on 09/07/2012 effective from 18/02/2011 to run my business as hotelier / restaurateur / caterer etc. (TIN: 29530603594). I have been conducting my business strictly within the law; no drugs are allowed within the premises and no alcohol is served. Strictly, no illegal, immoral activities are permitted in my property. My home stay is patronized by budget travelers from Europe and Israel who come for study and meditation. Even single ladies feel quite safe here as they are looked after well. Our resort has earned a good name in Europe and Israel through word of mouth and internet. Our restaurant is also patronized by the local people as well as other Indian tourists for its hygienic and tasty food. On the 26th February, 2013, I got word that the District Authorities have decided to clear the encroachments and unauthorized constructions on the main road running across Virupapurgaddi. But suddenly at about 2.30 PM, a group headed by the Tahsildar, Gangavathi barged in to my property which is a little distance away from the main road, along with a JCB and a police posse, started the demolition of the restaurant and the cottages. Despite my strong protest and pleading they went ahead and brought down the restaurant, the common kitchen and five of the cottages mercilessly. Fortunately my wife was not present at that time. Otherwise it would have broken her heart also as it did mine. All my six years of toil and sweat were demolished in a few minutes in front of my eyes. I was not able to contact anyone over phone as the mobile network was jammed; may be, deliberately by the authorities. The TV and the Press who covered the demolition on the main road had gone back by the time the demolition squad descended on my property. I suspect that they were sent back by the authorities to avoid detection and reporting of their wanton, illegal destruction of my private property. This barbaric, heinous demolition was done illegally and without any authority of law. They have deprived me of my livelihood by destroying my property. The officials and others who entered my property and demolished the restaurant and the cottages are guilty of trespass under Sec. 441 of the Indian Penal Code which reads as under: “Whoever enters into or upon property in the possession of another with intent to commit an offence or to intimidate, insult or annoy any person in possession of such property …..is said to commit ‘criminal trespass’”. The group of officials who entered into my property without any authority and without my permission, did so with an intention to intimidate me and illegally destroy my property In a recent case before the High Court of Karnataka as reported in the Times of India, Of 20/05/2013, the H C has observed as under: “No citizen can be deprived of his property except in accordance of law….The rule of law is paramount” “Any property demolition has to be done purely in accordance with law. ‘ Pulling up the BBMP for demolishing a citizen’s property without any authority, the HC has said that no citizen can be deprived of his property, except in accordance with law. “The rule of law is paramount” As submitted by me earlier in this representation, I have not done anything illegal. As a law abiding citizen, I repeatedly sought permission to earn my livelihood by legal means. The fact that I am running a home stay facility is recognized by the local Tahsildar’s office and I have taken a licence to run a restaurant. I have been following all the rules and regulations of the local authorities in running my business. In spite of this, I do not understand why a group of officials headed by the Tahsildar decided to trespass into my property, demolish my buildings and destroy my livelihood. May I, therefore, humbly pray that 1. I may be adequately compensated for the loss of my property and livelihood. 2. The people responsible for this trespass and illegal destruction of my property may be punished as per law.
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