Raipur: The Chhattisgarh High Court has issued an important order regarding the return of 1012 acres of land occupied by the army in Chakarbhatha. The court has directed the state government to deposit Rs 90 crore with the court within two months, and to return the land to the farmers within six months.
The land in question was acquired by the army in 1962 for the construction of a firing range. However, the land was never used for this purpose, and it has been lying vacant for over 60 years. In 2016, the farmers filed a petition in the high court seeking the return of their land.
The high court heard the petition and ordered a survey of the land. The survey found that the land was indeed still owned by the farmers, and that it had not been used by the army for any purpose.
In its order, the high court said that the army had “no valid reason” to continue occupying the land. The court also said that the state government had “failed to protect the interests” of the farmers.
The high court’s order is a welcome relief for the farmers. The land is very fertile, and it is estimated to be worth around Rs 100 crore. The return of the land will be a major boost for the farmers, and it will help them to improve their livelihoods.
The high court’s order has also sent a strong message to the government and the army. The court has made it clear that the government cannot simply acquire land from farmers without their consent. The government must also ensure that the land is used for the purpose for which it was acquired.
The return of the land to the farmers is a landmark decision by the Chhattisgarh High Court. It is a victory for the farmers, and it is a reminder to the government that it must respect the rights of the people.