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12 June, 2003

Alterations not encroachments: BJP

Chandigarh Tribune- Chandigarh, India
CHANDIGARH, JUNE 11: The BJP does not consider internal need-based changes made by thousands of residents in their houses as encroachments and is in favour of a liberal approach of regularising these changes, said a former MP, Mr Satya Pal Jain, while addressing a press conference here today.
He urged officials of the Chandigarh Housing Board to withdraw notices issued to thousands of residents during the past few days. The BJP will oppose any move to demolish such structures build within houses in Chandigarh, including those flats sold by the Chandigarh Housing Board. ...
... Mr Jain said the Administration itself had announced through various newspapers that a survey to find out eligible persons, under the December 1996 Scheme would be carried out in the area on June 10 and 11.Instead of a survey, the officials started demolition without any notice.
Taking a dig at the Congress, Mr Jain said it should be enough indication as to who were actually opposing the demolition move and who were just showing sympathy towards affected people by organising protest rallies. ...