Fri Jun 13 19:49:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
Patanjali Foods Private Limited has filed a petition with the Bombay High Court seeking the removal of allegedly illegal structures on its land in Khalapur taluka, Raigad district, Maharashtra. The petition names the Maharashtra government and several statutory authorities as respondents, accusing them of failing to prevent and address the encroachments. The company alleges that unauthorized constructions, including a politician’s office, a hotel, and a tyre puncture repair shop, pose a threat to its operations and safety. Patanjali claims that despite repeated complaints, the authorities have not taken action, forcing them to seek intervention from the High Court.
**News Article:**
**Patanjali Foods Seeks Court Intervention to Remove Alleged Encroachments on Land in Maharashtra**
Mumbai, June 14, 2025 – Patanjali Foods Private Limited has approached the Bombay High Court, filing a petition to compel the Maharashtra government and its authorities to remove structures allegedly constructed and occupied illegally on its land in Patalganga, Raigad district.
The petition names eight respondents, including the state government, the Special Planning Authority, and the local Tehsildar, accusing them of negligence in safeguarding the land against encroachments. Patanjali specifically identifies constructions such as a local politician’s office, a hotel, and a tyre puncture repair shop as unauthorized and posing a threat to the company’s operations and worker safety.
According to Advocate Apoorv Srivastava, representing Patanjali, the company has repeatedly raised the issue with government authorities through meetings and written complaints, but no action has been taken. “By not taking any action, the authorities have allowed the illegal encroachers to unlawfully use, occupy, and take possession of the land that belongs to Patanjali,” Srivastava told The Hindu.
Patanjali’s petition highlights the potential dangers associated with the tyre puncture repair shop, citing the risk of accidents involving its air-filling machine, which could disrupt factory operations, damage machinery, and endanger workers.
The company stated that its staff faced challenges removing the trespassers who continuously extend their illegal construction without fear of the authorities.
Patanjali Foods seeks a Writ of Mandamus from the High Court, directing the concerned authorities to initiate action against the alleged encroachers and trespassers. The case is expected to be presented before a Division Bench of the High Court for an urgent hearing.
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