The SCR notice stated that the church, built in 1927, was an encroachment on railway land and directed that it be vacated within a month. It further warned that failure to comply would result in eviction proceedings under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971, and could lead to legal action.
From the days when the vicar called upon all the parishioners to make sure that they came for Christmas Mass at the same time, churches this year are following staggered timings to 'break up' crowds and to ensure physical distancing during the mass.
