Manoj Paul Claims Calcutta High Court Issued Notice in PIL Alleging Government Land Encroachment
Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair), Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 1 August 2026 Political activist and former Lok Sabha candidate Manoj Paul has stated that the Calcutta High Court's Circuit Bench at Port Blair has issued notice in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by him concerning alleged encroachment on government land at Lillipur Junction . Speaking outside the court after the hearing, Paul claimed that the matter relates to a building allegedly constructed on land previously occupied by APWD Quarters H-91 and H-92 . According to him, the Court observed that a prima facie case existed and issued notice to the respondents. Paul further claimed that the Court has sought responses from the Deputy Commissioner , Superintendent of Police , Chief Secretary and the Andaman Public Works Department (APWD) regarding the allegations raised in the PIL. In his statement, Paul alleged that the construction involved encroachment on government land and also made allegations regard...