Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Dhar Commissioner Halts SDM's Order on Building Occupation
In Dhar, a government official paused an order about a building.
The building was lent to a group for a religious event, but they started using it all the time, which upset others.
A committee that protects cultural places didn't like this.
People protested and the issue went to court.
The local official told the group to leave, but then a higher-up official said, 'Wait.'
They'll have a meeting to talk about it on August 6th, because of an upcoming religious event.
This pause stopped a possible protest by another group.
Divisional commissioner stayed an SDM order regarding a PWD building occupied by the Tajia Committee.
The order was put on hold until a final hearing on August 6th.
The building was temporarily given to the committee for the Moharram festival.
A Cultural Heritage Protection Committee opposed the permanent occupation of the government building.
A Hindu Mahapanchayat had warned of a building lockdown if action wasn't taken by July 31.
- Who
- The Divisional Commissioner, SDM, Tajia Committee, and Cultural Heritage Protection Committee are involved.
- What
- Divisional commissioner stayed an SDM's order regarding a PWD building occupied by the Tajia Committee.
- When
- The stay was issued on Monday, and a final hearing will be held on August 6.
- Where
- Dhar, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To allow a proper hearing regarding the building's occupation, considering an upcoming religious event.
Tajia Committee and Supporters
Cultural Heritage Protection Committee and Hindu Mahapanchayat
Building Use
Tajia Committee and Supporters
Seeking more time and a proper hearing regarding the building's use.
Cultural Heritage Protection Committee and Hindu Mahapanchayat
The Cultural Heritage Protection Committee opposed the permanent occupation, wanting the building returned to its original purpose.
- Event
- Dispute over a PWD building
- Location
- Dhar, Madhya Pradesh
- Key Players
- Divisional Commissioner, SDM, Tajia Committee, Cultural Heritage Protection Committee
- Next Hearing
- August 6