The Rajasthan High Court has restrained the Railways from carrying out any further construction in front of a private plot in Jaipur, after the petitioner alleged that a proposed boundary wall could block his access to a 200-feet-wide road shown in his registered lease deed and site plan.

Justice Anand Sharma passed the order in a writ petition filed by Avinash Agarwal, who claims to be the owner and occupant of the said plot.

The petitioner's counsel submitted that Agarwal holds a registered lease deed dated October 26, 2015, issued by the Jaipur Development Authority for commercial purposes. The lease and site plan show a 200-feet-wide road on the eastern side of the plot.

It was submitted that, without following due process of law, the Railways had started raising a boundary wall in front of the plot, which could close the petitioner's access to the road shown in the site plan.

Appearing for the Railways, counsel sought time to file a reply to the petition. Accordingly, the Court ordered, “In the meanwhile, the respondent-Railways is restrained from raising any construction in front of Plot No.C-27…”

The matter is now listed on August 21 for further consideration.

Title: Avinash Singh v Union of India & Ors.

Counsels for petitioner: Ms. Anushree Agarwal

Counsels for Respondents: Mr. Amit Kuri; Mr. Dharma Ram; Mr. Rakesh Choudhary

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