During the hearing, the bench sought to know from its counsel if the Collector was aware of who constructed the FOB.
After a negative response, CJ Datta said,
“Your collector has no authority to check if notice is issued to the concerned authority or not? We are here to check that. Why is the collector insisting on issuing notice? Your job is to demolish it and not drag the matter like this. Now tell us when will you demolish it?”
“If there is resistance (to demolition drive of Collector) then come to us. As regards the 15 other structures, owners of which aren’t known to you, stop insisting for a notice. That is for us to see and not you. Do your job (of complying with court orders),” the Chief Justice added.
Source: Barandbench
