Oct 22- High Court today heard the suo motu petition regarding illegal constructions mushrooming in the state. During the hearing, topics such as the issuance of water and electricity connections to unauthorized structures, the role of the Panchayat Raj Act, the Panchayats’ failure to take action, and the long-standing delay in demolishing illegal buildings were discussed. The court described the situation as “alarming” and called on the state to implement measures to curb the proliferation of illegal constructions and encroachments. The next hearing is set for tomorrow.
