Man bought govt land in auction, found it encroached; J&K HC orders possession after15-year battle and imposes Rs 50,000 cost on government

After purchasing 5.38 kanals of government land at auction in 2011, a buyer discovered it was encroached upon. Following a 15-year legal battle, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court ruled in his favor, ordering possession and criticizing the government for misleading him. The court imposed Rs 50,000 in costs on the Jammu Development Authority for its actions.