Articles tagged under: Chotila

Gujarat HC pulls up Chotila mamlatdar for demolishing gaushala

February 04, 2026
Gujarat HC pulls up Chotila mamlatdar for demolishing gaushala

Surendranagar: During the hearing regarding the demolition of a gaushala and dharamshala in Chotila, the Gujarat High Court came down heavily on officials and warned the local mamlatdar of departmental action and possible suspension for bypassing legal procedure. The petitioner, Dashnam Goswami Samaj Seva Trust, which has managed the facility near the Navagraha Temple for nearly 80 years, alleged that the administration carried out the demolition on January 12 without serving prior notice, leav...Read More

Mega demolition drive at Chotila foothill; over 400 shops razed

January 10, 2026
Mega demolition drive at Chotila foothill; over 400 shops razed

Chotila: The district administration has launched a major drive to remove illegal encroachments on government land at the foothills of Chotila hill, resulting in the clearance of approximately 17 acres of public land. The reclaimed land is estimated to have a market value of around ₹105 crore, officials said. Chotila is home to the famous Chamunda Mata Temple, which attracts a large number of devotees throughout the year. The encroachment removal was carried out to ensure smooth movement and ...Read More