Encroachment Removal Permission (special cases)

 1. What is this Permission?

Encroachment Removal Permission is an official approval required to:

  • Remove unauthorized occupation on public land / road / drainage / pathway
  • Handle boundary disputes
  • Clear temporary or permanent illegal structures
  • Execute removal in sensitive or disputed cases

2. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

A. Applicant Identity Documents

  • Aadhaar Card (mandatory)
  • PAN Card (if applicable)
  • Passport-size photo
  • Mobile number & email ID

B. Property / Land Documents

  • Title Deed / Sale Deed copy
  • Possession Certificate
  • Latest Land Tax Receipt
  • Encumbrance Certificate (EC)
  • Location Sketch (Village Office approved)
  • Survey Plan (if boundary dispute)

C. Encroachment Proof Documents

  • Photographs of encroachment
  • Detailed description of encroachment
  • Survey report (if available)
  • Complaint copy (if previously filed)
  • Affidavit stating facts

D. Supporting Authority Documents

  • Ward Councillor recommendation (if required)
  • Village Officer report
  • Tahsildar report (for government land issues)
  • Police report (if conflict-prone case)

E. Legal / Special Case Documents

  • Court order (if any case pending or decided)
  • Legal notice copies
  • Consent letter (if mutual agreement removal)

F. Application Forms

  • Encroachment Removal Application Form
  • Declaration Form (self-attested)
  • Indemnity Bond (if required)

 3. STEP-BY-STEP APPLICATION PROCESS

STEP 1: Prepare Documents

  • Collect all identity, land, and encroachment proof documents
  • Ensure all copies are self-attested
  • Prepare affidavit if needed

STEP 2: Visit Office / Online Portal

  • Visit:
    • Municipal Corporation Office / Panchayat Office
      OR
    • Apply via official e-Governance portal (if available)
  • Contact:
    • Revenue Section / Engineering Section

STEP 3: Submit Application

  • Fill application form with:
    • Applicant details
    • Property details
    • Encroachment description
  • Attach all required documents
  • Pay application fee (if applicable)

STEP 4: Application Verification

  • Initial scrutiny by clerk/assistant
  • File forwarded to:
    • Revenue Inspector
    • Assistant Engineer
    • Survey Department

STEP 5: Site Inspection

  • Officials visit location
  • Verify:
    • Nature of encroachment
    • Ownership boundaries
    • Public land involvement
  • Prepare inspection report

STEP 6: Legal & Administrative Review

  • Cross-check with:
    • Land records
    • Survey data
    • Court cases
  • Police consultation if dispute exists

STEP 7: Notice Issuance

  • Notice served to encroacher:
    • Time given for voluntary removal
  • Public notice (in special/high-impact cases)

STEP 8: Approval & Order

  • Final approval issued by:
    • Secretary / Municipal Commissioner
  • Official Encroachment Removal Order generated

STEP 9: Execution of Removal

  • Removal carried out by:
    • Corporation staff
    • Police support (if required)
  • Use of machinery if necessary

STEP 10: Final Report & Closure

  • Completion report prepared
  • File closed after confirmation
  • Record updated in municipal database

4. PROCESS TIME

  • Normal Case: 15 – 30 days
  • Disputed / Legal Case: 30 – 90+ days

5. FEES (Approximate)

  • Application Fee: ₹100 – ₹500
  • Survey Fee: ₹500 – ₹2000
  • Removal Charges (if done by authority): Actual cost

6. IMPORTANT NOTES

  • False complaints can lead to legal action
  • Court stay orders will stop the process
  • Police protection is required in sensitive cases
  • Government land encroachments are treated more strictly

7. SPECIAL CASES COVERED

  • Road encroachment removal
  • Drainage blockage removal
  • Illegal shop extensions
  • Boundary disputes between neighbors
  • Public pathway obstruction
  • Government land encroachment