Lucknow: A nearly three-decade-old dispute over government nazul land in Gonda appears headed for closure after the petitioner in the case withdrew his claim and vacated the disputed property, paving the way for the administration to reclaim and secure the land earmarked for official use.
The case relates to nazul plot numbers 514, 515, 524 and 525 in Gonda, which are recorded as government land reserved for the office and residential premises of the divisional commissioner, Devipatan Division. The dispute, pending since 1997, came under fresh scrutiny as part of the state government’s drive to identify and protect public land from encroachment. In this case, pending for nearly 30 years, the government land has now been freed from occupation.
Because mishra has also vacated the disputed plots, effectively altering both the legal and physical status of the property, officials said the development assumes significance.
Petitioner Dayanand Mishra , a resident of Civil Lines, Gonda, has now submitted an affidavit before the court stating that he no longer wishes to pursue the case and has requested that the proceedings be brought to an end, according to officials. Divisional commissioner Durga Shakti Nagpal said reclaiming and safeguarding public land remained a priority of the administration. The land will now be secured and its use for the designated government purpose will be ensured,” Nagpal said.
Following a review by divisional commissioner Durga Shakti Nagpal, officials examined revenue records, the status of litigation and the physical condition of the property. The administration had reviewed the matter as part of a broader exercise to address long-pending disputes involving government land. “In line with the vision of chief minister Yogi Adityanath , protection of government land and its use in the public interest is our highest priority. The party concerned has requested the court not to proceed further and has also vacated the site.