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Supreme Court mulls rehabilitation policy for persons affected by demolition of illegal structures
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said authorities may have a "twin responsibility" where they seek to demolish illegal structures to enforce the law, and also consider the rehabilitation of affected families who…
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