Surat Municipal Land Allegedly Occupied for 10 Years, BJP Leader Seeks Vigilance Probe
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A BJP city executive member has alleged that Surat Municipal Corporation land reserved for public use has been occupied for nearly a decade and rented out for private income.
Complaint Over R-20 and R-23 Plots
BJP city executive member Bharatbhai Vadodaria has submitted a complaint to the Municipal Commissioner concerning two plots in TP Scheme No. 60 (Puna), identified as Final Plot Nos. R-20 (SEWS) and R-23.
According to the complaint, both plots, owned by the municipality and reserved for public purposes, have allegedly remained under private occupation for around 10 years.
The complainant has alleged that the land is being rented to others, generating regular private income while depriving the municipality of the use of its own reserved property.
Demand for Vigilance Investigation
The complaint seeks an immediate and impartial investigation by the TP Vigilance department into the alleged occupation and use of the plots.
The complainant has also demanded an assessment of any construction or development carried out on the land during the past decade and verification of how the plots have been used.
Satellite imagery from the last 10 years has been suggested as one way to establish changes in construction and usage over time.
Financial Loss to Be Assessed
The complaint alleges that the private use of the municipal land has caused financial loss to the civic body while preventing the reserved plots from being used for their intended public purpose.
It seeks calculation and recovery of the alleged financial loss from those found responsible.
The complainant has also demanded that the alleged encroachment be removed immediately and that the municipality take possession of both plots.
Questions Over Municipal Oversight
The allegations have raised questions about how the plots could allegedly remain occupied and commercially used for such a long period without action.
The complaint also seeks verification of whether any earlier complaints or action were recorded regarding the alleged occupation, and whether construction was carried out on the plots during the period.
The next steps are expected to depend on site inspection, document verification and examination of available records, including satellite imagery. The investigation will establish whether the allegations of long-term occupation and private rental use are substantiated.
