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In Saharanpur, the district administration has claimed that 12 persons who own 24 shops, including Saini, in Chilkana area have been served notices for “illegal encroachment”.

Speaking to The Indian Express on Friday, Saharanpur District Magistrate Akhilesh Singh said, “As per a preliminary probe, some shops in Chilkana were constructed illegally last year. It was found the road in the area should have been broader, but shops were built on the land meant for the road. Some of the shops were also built over a veterinarian hospital which was there earlier. We will take action as per rules and regulations. We have served notices from Nagar Panchayat-level to people whose shops are encroaching government land as per the report of the primary probe.”

Saini on Friday said he has the required documents for the two shops that he owns, and he will submit a reply to the notice soon. “There are some shops under the Chilkana police station limits.  I bought the land for two shops a few years ago. All shopkeepers in the area have been served notices that claim that the construction is illegal. We are challenging the notice. I have all the required papers. I still haven’t received the notice personally as it is coming by post,” said Saini. Despite repeated attempts, Prajapati could not be reached for comment.