UP Govt Orders Immediate Removal Of Roadside Religious Structures

The Uttar Pradesh government on March 11 ordered the immediate removal of religious structures or encroachments on public roads including highways. The order also directed district officials to ensure the structures constructed before January 1, 2011 are shifted to donated or private lands owned by the management of that structure. Besides, it stated any disobedience by the officials will be considered as criminal contempt because the instructions have been issued under the High Court's direction.