
The state authorities has denied the existence of a pond on the website. Batra stated, “The federal government claims that no such difficulty is even of their data.”
Talking on the matter, Batra stated, “125 years in the past, this land was taken by the Waqf Board, which was later claimed by farmers. The federal government says there isn’t a johad right here, however there’s a johad, and the land mafia needs to fill it with soil and take management. On this matter, the minister lied, and one shouldn’t lie within the Home. We are going to convey a privilege movement in opposition to the minister.”
Batra, the native MLA, has accused a gaggle of making an attempt to take management of presidency land on the Peer Bodhi Reservoir. He additionally criticised the Waqf Board for not appearing in opposition to the encroachment.
Batra stated, “Presently, the land is being crammed with soil, and unlawful plots will quickly be carved out. The Peer Bodhi land is a part of town’s heritage, and the state authorities should take instant steps to take away the encroachments and reclaim the land to forestall additional unlawful actions. I’ll increase this difficulty within the ongoing Funds session of the Vidhan Sabha.”
He added, “Over 125 years in the past, 12 villages created this 32.5-acre waterbody to retailer rainwater to be used throughout droughts. Over time, encroachments have lowered the realm to only 12 acres, although the waterbody itself stays intact. In 1991, the land was transferred to the Waqf Board as a result of presence of a mazaar there.”
Batra stated the reservoir performs a task in managing floodwaters, with extra water being diverted to the Ghuskani canal. He accused the Waqf Board of failing to behave regardless of the scenario and known as on the state authorities to take management of the land to guard the waterbody. He additionally stated it’s unlawful to fill the reservoir.
Batra urged the federal government to make sure the preservation and growth of the whole 32-acre reservoir. He additionally requested for an answer to waterlogging close to Chhotu Ram Chowk, suggesting that the close by pond be developed right into a reservoir to retailer rainwater.
The federal government’s response was criticised by the Congress, which accused Minister Mahipal Dhanda of deceptive the Home. Earlier, Dhanda had stated, “You might be deceptive the Home. There was no such discover.” Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar intervened, saying, “We are going to get this enquired by the apex court docket.” Khattar and Dhanda said that the land in query is getting used for agriculture.