Key Points

The Delhi High Court has provided interim protection to seven properties in Batla House from demolition by the DDA. Petitioners argued they received no notices despite being on the survey list. The DDA countered that the occupants lack proper title documents. The court has ordered status quo and will revisit the case on July 10.

Key Points: Delhi HC Grants Interim Protection to 7 Batla House Properties

  • Delhi HC grants interim relief to 7 properties in Batla House
  • Petitioners claim no demolition notices were issued
  • DDA argues occupants lack title documents
  • Matter listed for next hearing on July 10
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Delhi HC grants interim protection to 7 properties in Batla House

Delhi High Court orders status quo for 7 properties in Batla House after petitioners claim lack of demolition notices from DDA.

"Do you have any threat, if notices have not been issued? – Delhi High Court"

New Delhi, June 23

The Delhi High Court has granted interim protection to 7 properties from demolition in the Batla House area of Okhla. These properties were not given notices but were in the survey list of DDA.

Justice Rajneesh Kumar Gupta passed an order after hearing the submissions of counsel for petitioner Feroz Khan and six others and the Delhi Development Authority (DDA).

The High Court has ordered to maintain the status quo and listed the matter on July 10 along with other matters.

Advocate Fahad Khan appeared for all seven petitioners. He argued that six properties fall within Khasra number 279. One property falls under Khasra number 285. All these properties are covered under PM Uday Scheme.

It was submitted that notices were not issued in these properties. These were included in the survey list of properties left out.

The High Court asked, "Do you have any threat, if notices have not been issued?"

The counsel submitted that there is a threat as a Survey is being conducted and these properties are included in the list.

On the one hand, counsel for DDA submitted that petitioners have not furnished any title documents. They are unauthorised occupants; they do not have any title documents.

It was also submitted that they have not been given notices, the DDA counsel said.

The counsel for petitioners said notices have not given , still these are in survey list. The Supreme court has said to give a proper notice, follow the process of law.

It was also submitted that eight petitioners were protected by the order of June 16 by the High Court.

DDA issued notice on May 24 and 26 to the alleged illegal and unauthorised properties falling under Khasra Number 279 in the Batla House area under an order passed by the Supreme Court on May 7.

After the notices, the residents of several properties approached the High Court. Thereafter, the interim protection was granted.

It was also stated that 52 properties were issued notices. One petition was withdrawn today.

- ANI

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Here are 6 diverse Indian perspective comments for the article:
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Rajesh K.
Good that HC is ensuring due process is followed. Even if properties are unauthorized, proper notices must be given before any action. The rule of law should prevail. Hope justice is done to all parties involved.
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Priya M.
This is a complex issue. On one hand, unauthorized constructions must be checked, but on other hand, people's homes shouldn't be demolished without proper procedure. Courts are right to intervene. 🤔
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Amit S.
Why does DDA always act in such arbitrary manner? First make proper surveys, then issue notices with reasonable time. This last-minute rush before monsoons creates unnecessary panic among residents.
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Sunita R.
The PM Uday Scheme angle is interesting. If properties are covered under this scheme, why is DDA targeting them? There needs to be better coordination between different government departments.
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Vikram J.
Court's interim protection is temporary relief only. The core issue is Delhi's messy urban planning. We need permanent solutions - either regularize or provide proper rehabilitation before demolition.
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Neha T.
While due process is important, we must also consider that unauthorized constructions create safety hazards. Hope the July 10 hearing brings clarity. Meanwhile, all parties should maintain peace. 🙏

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