Eviction Drama Unfolds at Booth 91 in Ranjit Avenue
The usually peaceful commercial strip of Ranjit Avenue turned into a scene of high drama this week, after a bitter faceoff erupted over Booth 91. The trust responsible for managing the property landed at the site, determined to evict what they say is an illegal occupant, but the situation quickly got heated as the current owner pushed back, refusing to budge. Passersby were drawn in as tempers flared, with trust officials and the booth owner hurling accusations at each other in full view of the public.
According to people familiar with the situation, the trust insists that Booth 91 has been occupied without proper authorization for some time. They're accusing the owner of flouting rules and claim they have legal backing for the eviction. The occupant, on the other hand, argues that they've been running their business from the same spot for years and have the paperwork to prove their right to stay. When trust representatives arrived to enforce the eviction order, the owner's pushback quickly spiraled into a public standoff, drawing the attention of nearby shopkeepers and onlookers.
Long-Running Property Tensions Surface
This spat is just the latest in a string of property disputes putting a spotlight on how local trusts manage commercial spaces in popular zones like Ranjit Avenue. Booths in these markets are hotly contested due to the foot traffic and commercial potential, making them frequent targets for both legal battles and underhanded tactics. This time, the owner of Booth 91 went as far as confronting trust officials on the spot, openly challenging their authority and refusing to vacate the premises, even as security was called to defuse the tension.
People familiar with the case say this is not the first time eviction attempts have met with stiff opposition in the area. Some claim that enforcement is often inconsistent, leading to confusion over who really holds the rights to lucrative shops and stalls. Others suggest that, in many cases, disputes over documentation and property records leave gray areas that embolden both trusts and occupants to dig in their heels.
- Locals report that similar incidents have happened in nearby markets, where unresolved paperwork and competing claims keep tensions simmering.
- Booth 91 stands out purely because of the illegal occupation charge and the vociferous reaction it drew from both sides this week.
Merchants who operate in Ranjit Avenue say they're now watching the situation closely, reading it as an indicator of how aggressively the trust intends to reclaim disputed properties. Meanwhile, the occupant at the center of the controversy remains behind the counter, adamant that no eviction will happen without a proper fight. For now, Booth 91 looks set to stay in the headlines, becoming a flashpoint in the wider battle over property rights in one of the city’s busiest commercial hubs.
