####MP Dr. Rawat Urges CM Bhajanlal Sharma to Act Against Illegal Encroachments on 14.59 Hectares of University Land
Despite a clear High Court ruling in favor of Mohanlal Sukhadia University on May 30, 2024, no action has yet been taken to remove illegal occupations and constructions on 14.5900 hectares of land belonging to Champa Bagh and Niranjani Akhada. The university, facing increasing pressure due to rising student numbers, urgently requires this land for future expansion.
In a strongly worded letter to Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, Udaipur MP Dr. Mannalal Rawat emphasized that the Rajasthan government had originally issued a notification on October 3, 1981, under Section 4(1) of the Rajasthan Land Acquisition Act, 1953, to acquire this land for the university. This notification was published in the Rajasthan Gazette on October 30, 1981. The Rajasthan High Court’s Division Bench has reaffirmed the validity of this acquisition, dismissing all earlier appeals and stay orders.
Despite this, Dr. Rawat noted that several private parties continued to misuse legal processes over the years, occupying the land illegally and carrying out unauthorized construction—including buildings, private roads, commercial activities, and landscaped gardens—even though such activities were strictly prohibited under the High Court’s stay order. These actions, he wrote, amount to contempt of court.
The MP highlighted that the land—valued today at nearly ₹4,000 crore—is crucial for the expansion of academic facilities in the tribal-dominated Udaipur region. Limited resources and inadequate infrastructure are forcing many students to leave Udaipur in search of better education, making the timely acquisition of this land even more essential.
Dr. Rawat also raised concerns about administrative delays. He pointed out that the university’s lack of urgency and the District Collector’s failure to complete mandatory procedures under Section 5(A) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, have stalled the implementation of the High Court's order. Any further delay, he warned, could even risk the verdict becoming ineffective over time.
The MP stressed that the land is vital for ensuring accessible, affordable, and high-quality education for students in the region. A recent audit report from the Local Fund Audit Department has also flagged issues related to the stalled acquisition process.
Calling the matter extremely serious, Dr. Rawat urged Chief Minister Sharma to intervene immediately and ensure decisive action to free the encroached land and advance the university’s long-awaited expansion.
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