SC Refuses Relief Against Demolition Of Unauthorised Construction Despite Compoundable Violation Claim

The Supreme Court has declined to entertain a plea challenging the demolition of unauthorized construction, rejecting the argument that the violation was of a compoundable nature.

The Court observed that accepting such a plea would effectively legitimise illegal constructions and encourage widespread encroachments, including on public roads.

It held that allowing offenders to invoke compounding provisions after committing violations would weaken regulatory enforcement and flood courts with avoidable litigation.

Emphasising the need to uphold the rule of law, the Court refused to interfere with the demolition action taken by the authorities.