The situation has been triggered following the power outage at the Dhabeji pumping station in early April, resulting in damage to three transmission lines.

During the hearing, the advocate for the accused stated that the whole case was based on a concocted and fabricated story, claiming that there was no truth in it whatsoever and that it was just a misunderstanding.

A vehicle bearing an official number plate, which was being used by the accused, has also been seized.

According to the project, there are 10 residential hotels and more than 50 shops on Mall Road. In addition, the land acquisition collector has also instructed the owners to vacate hotel buildings and shops.

Furthermore, officials were also asked to finalize a different category of ‘business passport’ and streamline the home delivery process of passports, the statement added.

Under this law, any person engaged in manufacturing and selling gutka, mawa, and mainpuri may be sentenced to jail for one to three years. His equipment and premises will also be sealed.