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Madhya Pradesh High Court Halts Eviction of Bhopal’s Historic Riyas Majil, Orders Govt to Hear Petitions
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 01:15 PM
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The High Court has temporarily stayed the eviction of the 95‑crore‑rupee Riyas Majil property in Bhopal and gave the central government 15 days to consider the petitioners’ submissions.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court issued an interim order suspending any eviction action against the historic Riyas Majil building in Bhopal, along with its adjoining assets valued at roughly 95 crore rupees. The stay halts ongoing proceedings and preserves the status quo pending further review.
Petitioners have been directed to present their arguments before the central government's designated authority within a fifteen‑day window, allowing the government an opportunity to examine the merits of the case.
The court’s directive means that no demolition, possession takeover, or related enforcement can take place until the authority renders a decision. The order underscores the legal sensitivity surrounding heritage structures and the need for a balanced resolution between property rights and preservation concerns.
Stakeholders, including heritage activists and property owners, are expected to await the central authority’s response, which will determine the next steps for the contested premises.
Petitioners have been directed to present their arguments before the central government's designated authority within a fifteen‑day window, allowing the government an opportunity to examine the merits of the case.
The court’s directive means that no demolition, possession takeover, or related enforcement can take place until the authority renders a decision. The order underscores the legal sensitivity surrounding heritage structures and the need for a balanced resolution between property rights and preservation concerns.
Stakeholders, including heritage activists and property owners, are expected to await the central authority’s response, which will determine the next steps for the contested premises.