Sambhal (UP), Aug 12 (PTI) Samajwadi Party Sambhal MP Zia-ur-Rehman Barq was fined Rs 1.35 lakh for allegedly carrying out construction without getting the building plan approved, authorities said on Tuesday.
The construction took place in the Deepa Sarai locality of the city.
An official said a notice was issued to the MP by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) on December 5 last year, followed by several reminders.
Barq, however, told PTI Videos he had not received any notice for demolition.
“It is being said that there is an order to bulldoze my property, but I have not received any copy of the order. However, if our constitutional rights are being bulldozed, then these properties mean nothing,” he said.
Barq said he has faith in the police and judiciary, but if that goes, there will be no hope.
“But I still believe the judiciary has some integrity,” he said.
SDM Vikas Chandra told reporters that the matter was under consideration, and an order in relation to it was issued on Monday.
“The MP had sought an opportunity to submit a revised map, which was accepted. The compoundable portion of the construction was regularised upon payment of Rs 5,707. However, a penalty of Rs 1.35 lakh has been imposed for carrying out construction without approval or prior intimation,” he said.
Chandra said that a portion measuring one metre in length and 14 metres in width that falls in the setback area will not be compounded and must be removed within 30 days.
“If the construction is not removed within the stipulated time, action will be taken as per the rules to demolish it,” he added. PTI COR ABN VN VN
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