Prayagraj, 27 November (Hindustan Reporter). Prayagraj Kumbh Mela Authority’s decision to take the land of Prayag Adventure Sports in Arail Cachar without adjudication and without giving compensation for org.zing the fair has been challenged in the Allahabad High Court. The court has summoned replies on this from Kumbh Mela Authority and other parties including the state government.
The division bench of Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta and Justice .sh Kumar Gupta heard the petition filed by an org.zation named Prayag Adventure Tourism.
The petitioner’s advocate says that the org.zation has taken land in Arail Cachar for adventure sports including motor flying, hot air balloon riding, scooter vote speed riding, dumpy riding. This land has been taken by the fair authority without temporary acquisition and without compensation determination.
The Kumbh Mela officer rejected the petitioner’s representation saying that the said area is a settlement area where land will be allotted for the residence of Sadhus and Akhara. The petitioner’s construction was demolished on 12 November. The court has sought reply on the petition. The case will be heard in January.
