Biryani chain outlet given 48 hours to clear alleged encroachment
Kolkata Municipal Corporation officials and police inspected the Tagore Park restaurant and surrounding areas on Friday regarding land occupation claims.
A popular biryani chain's outlet on EM Bypass has been given a 48-hour deadline to remove alleged encroachments on an adjoining property and a canal bank, according to The Telegraph India.
A team including police and Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) officials inspected the restaurant at Tagore Park and nearby areas on Friday. The inspection covered the frontage, the road by the canal, and a structure built for a temple.
Borough XII executive engineer Kalyan Gayen stated that the canal-bank road appeared to be encroached upon. He noted that ownership and jurisdiction must be confirmed with the irrigation department before reaching a definitive conclusion.
Urban development minister Agnimitra Paul said she instructed officials to determine the exact amount of land legally occupied by the restaurant. She stated that any structure built through illegal encroachment will be demolished.
Landowner Vijay Baidya, who claims the land where the temple structure stands, said the building was erected in 2014. He said he did not know how the canal-bank road was encroached upon and has submitted land documents to KMC officials.
A representative for the restaurant stated they did not intend to occupy the land and claimed items like stocks and iron structures were kept there temporarily because the land was vacant.