A major land grab allegation has surfaced in Hanur, Chamarajanagar district, involving government property valued in crores. The disputed site lies along the Kollegal–Hanur main road and includes several prime government plots: Survey No. 355/1 (5.5 acres), 356 (5.94 acres), and 356C (2.58 acres) in Ullepur village.
Despite an eviction order issued two months ago by the District Collector, local taluk-level officials have reportedly failed to act. A goat shed has been illegally constructed on the land, and the person responsible even managed to secure an unauthorized electricity connection to the structure.
Sources allege that officials are reluctant to proceed with the eviction due to potential political pressure. The delay has triggered public outrage, with strong calls for immediate action. “The shed must be demolished and government land reclaimed without further delay,” demanded Basavaraj, President of the Hanur Taluk Chalavadi Mahasabha.
The incident has raised serious questions about the enforcement of land laws and the influence of vested interests in halting administrative action. Critics argue that despite clear legal backing and the Collector’s directive, the inaction of local authorities highlights a systemic failure in governance.
Activists and residents alike are urging the district administration to assert its authority, remove the illegal structure, and restore the land to public use. With crores worth of public land at stake, the case has now become a flashpoint for wider concerns over land misuse and official accountability in the region