In Brief
A resident challenged a Lok Adalat award requiring removal of a rubber sheet-making plant on a neighbour's property. The neighbour later demolished the structure and obtained permission to build a new compliant structure. The resident sought permanent prohibition on any construction. The Supreme Court held that a Lok Adalat award's scope is limited to removing the specific structure that existed when the award was made. It does not bar new construction with proper statutory authorization. If the neighbour's activities later violate laws, the resident must approach the relevant statutory authority, not enforce a broader interpretation of the original award.
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