The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati on Wednesday expressed serious concerns over the rising trend of using bulldozers for demolitions, saying it does not symbolise a just rule of law. Ms. Mayawati, who served as U.P. CM also argued that the Centre and State governments must pay attention to the implementation of the Constitution and the rule of law, in undertaking any demolition action.
“Despite bulldozer demolition not being a symbol of the rule of law, the increasing trend of its use is a matter of concern. However, when the general public does not agree with the bulldozer or any other matter, then the Centre should come forward and make uniform guidelines for the whole country, which is not being done. Otherwise, in the case of bulldozer action, the Hon’ble Supreme Court would not have had to intervene and fulfil the responsibility of the Central government, which was necessary. The Centre and State governments must pay attention to the implementation of the Constitution and the rule of law,” Ms. Mayawati, a former four-time U.P. CM, wrote on the social media platform X.
While hearing a batch of petitions against bulldozer actions in various States, the Supreme Court on September 17 passed an interim order that no demolition should take place in the country without its permission till October 1. The top court however clarified that the order is not applicable to encroachments on public roads, footpaths, railway lines, or other public spaces.
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Published - September 18, 2024 11:34 am IST
