LIC serves eviction notice to Suruchi Sangha Club, deadline set July 18
Synopsis
LIC has posted an eviction notice on the walls of Suruchi Sangha — the south Kolkata club linked to former minister Aroop Biswas and his arrested brother Swarup Biswas — demanding they vacate four LIC plots in New Alipore by July 18. After years of failed court bids, LIC is now pressing its case in a markedly changed political environment in West Bengal.
Key Takeaways
LIC has served an eviction notice to Suruchi Sangha Club in New Alipore, Kolkata , with a deadline of 18 July .
The notice covers LIC plot numbers 498, 499, 500, and 501 , allegedly occupied by the club through illegal construction.
Former state minister Aroop Biswas and his brother Swarup Biswas are accused of running the club on encroached LIC land.
Swarup Biswas has already been arrested on charges including harassment and extortion; the club was subsequently vandalised by a crowd.
LIC had previously approached courts and the Alipore police station to recover the land, without success until now.
Non-compliance by 18 July will reportedly trigger strict legal action by LIC.
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has issued a formal eviction notice to Suruchi Sangha, a prominent club in south Kolkata's New Alipore area, directing it to vacate LIC plot numbers 498, 499, 500, and 501 by 18 July. The notice, served through LIC's legal counsel and posted on the club's premises on Saturday, 20 June, warns that failure to comply will invite strict legal action.
What the Notice Says
LIC communicated through its lawyer that the land must be cleared within the stipulated deadline. The corporation has accused Suruchi Sangha of not only forcibly occupying its plots in New Alipore but also carrying out allegedly illegal construction on the same land. This marks one of the most direct legal escalations by LIC in what has been a prolonged dispute.
The Biswas Brothers at the Centre
Former West Bengal state minister Aroop Biswas and his brother Swarup Biswas have been named in allegations of constructing and running the Suruchi Sangha Club on land that reportedly belongs to LIC. According to LIC's position, the brothers allegedly used their influence to retain possession of the plots despite repeated recovery attempts. Swarup Biswas has already been arrested by police on multiple charges, including harassment and extortion. Following his arrest, an agitated crowd reportedly entered the club premises and vandalised it extensively.
A Dispute Years in the Making
LIC had raised the issue of land encroachment on multiple earlier occasions, including approaching the courts. Those attempts reportedly failed to result in the land being returned. The corporation also recently lodged a formal complaint at the Alipore police station to press its recovery bid. Notably, it is only after the recent change of government in West Bengal that LIC appears to have renewed its efforts with greater urgency.
Broader Allegations Against the Club
Beyond the land dispute, Suruchi Sangha faces multiple allegations of corruption. Reports suggest that government goods were allegedly stockpiled at the club through irregular means. The club is also known for organising Durga Puja annually — a celebration that, according to LIC, has been held on its encroached land. This comes amid a wider crackdown on alleged irregularities linked to figures associated with the previous political dispensation in the state.
What Happens Next
If Suruchi Sangha does not vacate the disputed plots by 18 July, LIC has indicated it will pursue strict legal remedies. Given the prior failure to recover the land through courts, the outcome of this latest notice will be closely watched. The case is seen as a test of whether institutional landowners can reclaim encroached assets in the changed political climate of West Bengal.
Point of View
Institutional landowners like LIC found their recovery bids blunted by proximity to power — the Biswas brothers' influence reportedly made courts and police ineffective. The fact that LIC is now posting notices on club walls and filing police complaints suggests the political calculus in West Bengal has shifted sharply. The real question is enforcement: LIC has been here before and walked away empty-handed. Whether this deadline holds will depend not just on legal process but on whether the state machinery now actively enables — rather than quietly obstructs — institutional land recovery.
NationPress
20 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why has LIC issued a notice to Suruchi Sangha Club in Kolkata?
LIC has issued the notice because it alleges that Suruchi Sangha Club has been illegally occupying four LIC plots — numbers 498, 499, 500, and 501 — in the New Alipore area of Kolkata, with allegedly unauthorised construction carried out on the land. LIC has demanded the land be vacated by 18 July or face legal action.
Who are Aroop Biswas and Swarup Biswas, and what is their connection to Suruchi Sangha?
Aroop Biswas is a former West Bengal state minister, and Swarup Biswas is his brother. Both have been accused of constructing and running Suruchi Sangha Club on land allegedly encroached from LIC. Swarup Biswas has been arrested on multiple charges including harassment and extortion.
Has LIC tried to recover this land before?
Yes. LIC had raised the encroachment issue multiple times previously and also approached the courts, but those attempts reportedly failed to result in the land being returned. The corporation also recently filed a complaint at the Alipore police station as part of renewed recovery efforts.
What happens if Suruchi Sangha does not vacate by July 18?
LIC has warned that strict legal action will be initiated if the land is not vacated by the 18 July deadline. The exact nature of the legal steps has not been publicly specified beyond the notice served through LIC's lawyer.
What other allegations surround Suruchi Sangha Club?
Beyond the land dispute, Suruchi Sangha faces allegations of corruption, including reports that government goods were allegedly stockpiled at the club through irregular means. The club is also known for hosting an annual Durga Puja, which LIC alleges has been held on its encroached land.
