Archive · 3 Aug 2025
High Court Orders FIR Against Asansol Municipal Corporation
A court in India has told the police to investigate the Asansol Municipal Corporation (AMC).
The AMC is accused of asking a factory to pay a fine of Rs 20 lakh for building something without permission.
First, the AMC told the factory to tear down the illegal building.
Then, they said the factory could pay a fine instead.
The court is now asking why the AMC is letting illegal buildings become legal by charging fines.
A former mayor also wants a full investigation into the AMC's actions.
Calcutta High Court ordered an FIR against Asansol Municipal Corporation (AMC).
The FIR is related to a penalty demand of Rs 20 lakh for an illegal construction in a Jamuria factory.
AMC had initially issued a demolition notice but later demanded a penalty to 'legalize' the structure.
The court questioned the legality of a civic body legalizing illegal constructions via penalties.
Former mayor Jitendra Tiwari called for a high-level probe into AMC's actions.
- Who
- The Calcutta High Court and Asansol Municipal Corporation.
- What
- Calcutta High Court directed an FIR against Asansol Municipal Corporation (AMC) for allegedly demanding a penalty for an illegal construction.
- When
- The case hearing is scheduled for Monday.
- Where
- Asansol, India
- Why
- The court questioned AMC's actions of allegedly demanding a penalty to legalize an illegal construction.
AMC's Position
Court/Critics' Position
Legality of Penalties
AMC's Position
The Mayor of AMC, Bidhan Upadhyay, stated he could not comment without reviewing the details.
Court/Critics' Position
The High Court is investigating AMC's alleged demands for penalties to 'legalize' illegal constructions.
- Court
- Calcutta High Court
- Entity
- Asansol Municipal Corporation (AMC)
- Allegation
- Demanding Rs 20 lakh penalty
- Related To
- Illegal construction in Jamuria factory
- Legal Action
- FIR ordered
- Former Mayor
- Jitendra Tiwari
- Action
- Called for high-level probe