Section 209(3) in The U.P. Kshettra Panchayats And Zila Panchayats Adhiniyam, 1961
(3)The power exercisable by a Zila Panchayat under sub-section (2) to remove obstructions from streets, shall also be exerciseable for the removal by the Zila Panchayat of obstructions from any open space, whether vested in the Zila Panchayat or not, which is not private property.