The decision follows the exhaustion of all legal remedies sought by the college management. According to officials, the land was found to have been misused in violation of the terms under which it was originally allotted. Once possession is taken, the land will be used for government purposes, as per the Collector’s order.

District authorities said the action was initiated after the college management proposed commercial development on the land. The plan included offices, shops and other constructions, prompting the administration to examine the lease documents and historical records. A detailed inquiry confirmed that the proposed use was inconsistent with the conditions of the original grant.

The land in question falls under Khasra No. 407/1669/3 and measures a total of 68.303 hectares. Of this, approximately 1.702 hectares is currently used by Christian College. Officials noted that the management sought approval for commercial construction on the remaining land, which triggered scrutiny by the revenue department.

Records show that the land was granted in 1887 during the Holkar era by Maharani Bhagirathi Bai to the Canadian Mission. The allotment was specifically for running a women’s hospital and a school. The lease clearly stated that ownership would remain with the church only as long as the land was used for these purposes. In case of deviation, the government retained the right to reclaim it.

During the investigation, authorities found that the women’s hospital mentioned in the lease was no longer operational, while the college itself was functioning only on a limited portion of the land. Despite this, the management had initiated steps toward commercial exploitation, which was deemed a direct breach of lease conditions.

The college management challenged the administration’s notice in the High Court, which observed that the Collector’s communication was a show-cause notice and not a final order, and allowed the institution to present its case. Subsequently, the matter was taken to the Supreme Court, which dismissed the petition and clarified that the Collector was legally empowered to take a final decision.

Following these rulings, the Collector Court passed the final order on January 23. With no stay in place, the administration has now set a three-day deadline to complete the seizure and register the land in the government’s name. Officials said the reclaimed land will be safeguarded from encroachment and used in the public interest.