CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana high court on Tuesday refused to grant any relief to petitioners seeking stay on demolition of 83 illegal structures situated within 100 metres from outer periphery of Air Force base at Chandigarh.
In a strong observation in the matter, the high court said though no one is concerned about national security and interest, everybody wants concession and compensation even after violating laws.
The HC, which had ordered demolition of illegal structures within four months, observed, "How can we set aside our own orders?" The HC said despite having no stay or any other relief, "still some super natural power seems to be with you" as things are still intact. The court later adjourned the matter as the case is listed in Supreme Court on March 6.
A few persons had gone to Supreme Court against the demolition order passed by HC. The SC had asked HC to dispose of the case while adjourning it till March 6.
During the resumed hearing on Tuesday, petitioners urged HC to stay demolition orders and decide on giving compensation to those whose houses had already been demolished. But, the HC observed that it was the same bench that had passed demolition orders and "since SC had put no stay, so how can we go against our orders and set it aside."
The HC said after conducting proper inquiry and going through reports, the court had ordered demolition of illegal structures as it was a matter of national security. As per Works of Defence Act, no construction is allowed within 100 metres from outer periphery of Air Force Base, the court said.
The high court said, "It is unfortunate that nobody is concerned about national security and national interest. Citizens in this country are violating law and order and even do not want to rectify the mistakes. But still everyone wants compassion and concession even after violating law."
In a strong observation in the matter, the high court said though no one is concerned about national security and interest, everybody wants concession and compensation even after violating laws.
The HC, which had ordered demolition of illegal structures within four months, observed, "How can we set aside our own orders?" The HC said despite having no stay or any other relief, "still some super natural power seems to be with you" as things are still intact. The court later adjourned the matter as the case is listed in Supreme Court on March 6.
A few persons had gone to Supreme Court against the demolition order passed by HC. The SC had asked HC to dispose of the case while adjourning it till March 6.
During the resumed hearing on Tuesday, petitioners urged HC to stay demolition orders and decide on giving compensation to those whose houses had already been demolished. But, the HC observed that it was the same bench that had passed demolition orders and "since SC had put no stay, so how can we go against our orders and set it aside."
The HC said after conducting proper inquiry and going through reports, the court had ordered demolition of illegal structures as it was a matter of national security. As per Works of Defence Act, no construction is allowed within 100 metres from outer periphery of Air Force Base, the court said.
The high court said, "It is unfortunate that nobody is concerned about national security and national interest. Citizens in this country are violating law and order and even do not want to rectify the mistakes. But still everyone wants compassion and concession even after violating law."
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