High court sets aside RDA notice directing removal of ‘encroachment’ on govt land

The Orissa High Court has nullified a Rourkela Development Authority notice for land encroachment, deeming it an overreach of power. Justice S K Panigrahi ruled the RDA acted without jurisdiction, especially as a lease proposal was pending with the collector. The court emphasized distinct statutory roles, directing the collector to decide the lease within three months. Inspired By