Mangalore University Uncovers Land Encroachments, Plans Legal Reclamation

Mangalore University has initiated a resurvey of its 353-acre property following accusations of land encroachment. The recent survey, completed with assistance from the revenue department, revealed that encroachments have occurred in three distinct areas within the university’s land holdings. The university administration, led by Vice-Chancellor PL Dharma, has decided to take legal action to reclaim the encroached areas and protect the institution’s property rights.

The resurvey, which was completed after a nearly two-year delay, provides a detailed sketch of the encroachments. The university is now preparing to write to the district administration and seek legal advice on how to proceed with reclaiming the land. Dharma emphasized the importance of safeguarding the integrity of the university’s picturesque campus.

Raju Mogaveera, the university’s registrar, mentioned that while there were initial plans for a drone survey, the current resurvey was conducted through traditional methods by revenue department officials. A few years ago, the university began constructing a boundary wall to prevent land encroachments, but the project was stalled, leaving parts of the property vulnerable.

Vivekananda Paniyala, a former syndicate member and advocate, highlighted the issue of encroachment, alleging that nearly 50 acres of university land in Konaje had been unlawfully occupied. He accused university officials of negligence and suggested that a compound wall was built in a way that facilitated the encroachments, constituting a breach of public trust.

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