The Bombay High Court has issued a stern warning to the trustees of the Hazrat Sayyed Baleshah Pir Dargah in Bhayandar (West). The dargah is accused of illegally occupying government-owned mangrove land and constructing a 100-foot structure without permission.
A PIL filed by advocate Khush Khandelwal on behalf of the Hindu Task Force has brought the matter to the court’s attention. Despite clear evidence of encroachment and notices served by the authorities, the dargah representatives have failed to appear in court.
The court has now given a final opportunity to the trustees to present their case in the next hearing. If they fail to do so, the matter will be heard ex parte, meaning the court will proceed with the case without their presence. This development indicates a strong stance by the judiciary against illegal land occupation and environmental violations.
The case highlights the ongoing battle to protect government land and the environment from encroachment, particularly in coastal areas.
