Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Bhopal Municipal Corporation, civic body tasked with removing illegal construction, is now facing allegations of occupying government land to build three “Kachra Cafes” under Swachh Bharat Mission. Cafes in No.10 Market, Bittan Market and near Boat Club were set up without land ownership, departmental approval or allotment orders, official records show.

RTI activist Nitin Saxena sought documents on land ownership, permissions and inter-departmental consent. Corporation replied “Nil” to all questions, confirming absence of records or approvals for construction.

Officials said SBM cell built cafes on prime government land. No.10 Market cafe, launched as a model unit where people could exchange waste for food and beverages, occupies nearly 600 sq ft on land not own

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