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Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Ashok Vihar and Wazirpur join Delhi's demolition overdrive: Here are other areas witnessing clean-up measures
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) initiated a demolition drive the national capital's Delhi Ashok Vihar and Wazirpur on Monday, with police security. "A demolition drive is ongoing in Ashok Vihar. About 250 police officers are deployed there," stated DCP (Northwest) Bhisham Singh. A Special Task Force (STF) unit was deployed at Ashok Vihar's Jailorwala Bagh area on Monday morning with excavators to conduct the clearance operation. More than 200 residences built on government property were scheduled to be demolished. Furthermore, there was a parallel operation near Wazirpur's railway line to clear unauthorised structures. "Two companies of paramilitary force, along with Delhi Police personnel, are present on the spot to ensure that law and order is not breached," confirmed a senior police officer. Live Events This operation marks the second clearance activity in the area this month. Following the previous operation on June 2, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated, "If a railway line is encroached and there is an accident, who will be responsible?" Demolition drives in Kalkaji, Madarsi Camp Earlier this month, DDA undertook a demolition drive at Bhoomihin Camp, located in Kalkaji area following directions from the High Court on June 11. The DDA had earlier issued an official notice to all residents of Bhoomihin Camp, directing them to vacate their premises in view of the demolition of illegal huts,. Residents were given three days, June 8, 9 and 10 to vacate their huts. The notice stated that failure to comply will lead to demolition action by the authorities. The operation was carried out to resolve the flooding issues caused by the narrowed drain, which obstructs water flow during heavy rains. On June 1, a demolition drive at Madrasi camp in Jangpura, South East Delhi, was conducted by the authorities, on the orders of the Delhi High Court, to clear encroachments in the area along the Barapulla drain. Stay on Batla House demolition drive On Tuesday, the Delhi High Court granted an interim stay on the demolition of six properties in the Batla House area of Okhla in South East Delhi. Residents of these properties have challenged the notices issued by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) in May 2025. Petitioners claimed that out of these six properties, some are outside Khasra Number 279, whiddle others are within this Khasra. Residents of these properties said that their properties are covered within the PM Uday Scheme. In an order passed on Monday, Justice Tejas Karia ordered to maintain the status quo till the next date of hearing. Meanwhile, the High Court has issued notice to the DDA and sought a response within four weeks. Petitions are to be heard on July 10 before roster bench. (With agency inputs)
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Delhi High Court orders status quo on several properties in Batla House
The Delhi High Court has granted an interim stay on the demolition of several properties in the Batla House area of Okhla in Southeast Delhi. The court passed the order on Monday (June 16, 2025), on a bunch of petitions by residents of the area who challenged the notices issued by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) in May 2025. Some of the petitioner claimed that their properties are covered within the PM Uday Scheme. The scheme aim is to give legal property rights to people living in unauthorised colonies of Delhi. Justice Tejas Karia ordered to maintain the status quo till the next date of hearing on July 10. The court has asked DDA to respond on the plea within four weeks. Last week, the court had declined to provide relief sought by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan through a public interest litigation (PIL) plea against the proposed demolitions of 'illegal' constructions in Batla House. The Supreme Court on May 7 ordered the DDA to demolish unauthorised structures in the area.
India Gazette
5 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Delhi HC grants interim stay on demolition notices on six properties in Batla House
New Delhi [India], June 17 (ANI): The Delhi High Court granted an interim stay on the demolition of six properties in the Batla House area of Okhla in South East Delhi. Residents of these properties have challenged the notices issued by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) in May 2025. Petitioners claimed that out of these six properties, some are outside Khasra Number 279, whiddle others are within this Khasra. Residents of these properties said that their properties are covered within the PM Uday Scheme. In an order passed on Monday, Justice Tejas Karia ordered to maintain the status quo till the next date of hearing. Meanwhile, the High Court has issued notice to the DDA and sought a response within 4 weeks. Petitions are to be heard on July 10 before roster bench. The bench was dealing with petitions moved on behalf of Heena Parveen, Jinat Kausar, Rukhsana Begam, Nihal Fatima, Sufiyan Ahmed and Sajid Fakhar and others. Advocates Sonica Ghosh, Anurag Saksena and Gurmukh Dass Kohli appeared for Heena Parveen, Rukhsana Begum and Jinat Kausar. It was submitted that the DDA has issued a Generic notice. There is no clear demarcation of properties falling in Khasra Number 279. All properties are not illegal in this Khasra. On the other hand, standing counsel for DDA opposed the pleas. The petitions are on June 6, and the affidavits are on June 3. It was also submitted that demarcation had been submitted before the Supreme Court, and the order of June 4 was passed on the basis of this fact. The court said that since the Supreme Court's order of May 7 records that the occupants are entitled to adopt appropriate proceedings in accordance with law, the High Court passed an order in the case of Ishrat Jahan on June 4, 2025, directed the DDA to file an affidavit in relation to the action to be taken and demarcation report within three weeks. Counsel for Petitioners submitted that they have lived here for a long time. They purchased it from the Builder. It was also submitted that there is an order to demolish illegal properties on 2 bigha and ten biswa. There are 34 Bighas od land in khasra number 279. Not all properties are illegal there. Regarding Nihal Fatima and others, the DDA submitted no title documents. Documents were executed during the pendency and passing of the order. Counsel for the Petitioner submitted that they have been living there since 1980-82. The notices are generic, nothing specific. The documents were in Urdu and Farsi; they were translated later on. People have been living there for 30 years. Earlier, the high court granted protection to some residents of Batla House who approached the High Court against the notices issued by the DDA. (ANI)
Economic Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
Delhi HC grants interim stay on demolition notices on six properties in Batla House
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The Delhi High Court granted an interim stay on the demolition of six properties in the Batla House area of Okhla in South East Delhi. Residents of these properties have challenged the notices issued by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) in May claimed that out of these six properties, some are outside Khasra Number 279, whiddle others are within this Khasra. Residents of these properties said that their properties are covered within the PM Uday Scheme In an order passed on Monday, Justice Tejas Karia ordered to maintain the status quo till the next date of the High Court has issued notice to the DDA and sought a response within 4 weeks. Petitions are to be heard on July 10 before roster bench was dealing with petitions moved on behalf of Heena Parveen, Jinat Kausar, Rukhsana Begam, Nihal Fatima, Sufiyan Ahmed and Sajid Fakhar and Sonica Ghosh, Anurag Saksena and Gurmukh Dass Kohli appeared for Heena Parveen, Rukhsana Begum and Jinat was submitted that the DDA has issued a Generic notice. There is no clear demarcation of properties falling in Khasra Number 279. All properties are not illegal in this the other hand, standing counsel for DDA opposed the pleas. The petitions are on June 6, and the affidavits are on June was also submitted that demarcation had been submitted before the Supreme Court, and the order of June 4 was passed on the basis of this court said that since the Supreme Court's order of May 7 records that the occupants are entitled to adopt appropriate proceedings in accordance with law, the High Court passed an order in the case of Ishrat Jahan on June 4, 2025, directed the DDA to file an affidavit in relation to the action to be taken and demarcation report within three for Petitioners submitted that they have lived here for a long time. They purchased it from the was also submitted that there is an order to demolish illegal properties on 2 bigha and ten biswa. There are 34 Bighas od land in khasra number 279. Not all properties are illegal Nihal Fatima and others, the DDA submitted no title documents. Documents were executed during the pendency and passing of the for the Petitioner submitted that they have been living there since 1980-82. The notices are generic, nothing specific. The documents were in Urdu and Farsi; they were translated later on. People have been living there for 30 the high court granted protection to some residents of Batla House who approached the High Court against the notices issued by the DDA.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Delhi HC grants interim stay on demolition notices on six properties in Batla House
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The Delhi High Court granted an interim stay on the demolition of six properties in the Batla House area of Okhla in South East Delhi. Residents of these properties have challenged the notices issued by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) in May claimed that out of these six properties, some are outside Khasra Number 279, whiddle others are within this Khasra. Residents of these properties said that their properties are covered within the PM Uday Scheme In an order passed on Monday, Justice Tejas Karia ordered to maintain the status quo till the next date of the High Court has issued notice to the DDA and sought a response within 4 weeks. Petitions are to be heard on July 10 before roster bench was dealing with petitions moved on behalf of Heena Parveen, Jinat Kausar, Rukhsana Begam, Nihal Fatima, Sufiyan Ahmed and Sajid Fakhar and Sonica Ghosh, Anurag Saksena and Gurmukh Dass Kohli appeared for Heena Parveen, Rukhsana Begum and Jinat was submitted that the DDA has issued a Generic notice. There is no clear demarcation of properties falling in Khasra Number 279. All properties are not illegal in this the other hand, standing counsel for DDA opposed the pleas. The petitions are on June 6, and the affidavits are on June was also submitted that demarcation had been submitted before the Supreme Court, and the order of June 4 was passed on the basis of this court said that since the Supreme Court's order of May 7 records that the occupants are entitled to adopt appropriate proceedings in accordance with law, the High Court passed an order in the case of Ishrat Jahan on June 4, 2025, directed the DDA to file an affidavit in relation to the action to be taken and demarcation report within three for Petitioners submitted that they have lived here for a long time. They purchased it from the was also submitted that there is an order to demolish illegal properties on 2 bigha and ten biswa. There are 34 Bighas od land in khasra number 279. Not all properties are illegal Nihal Fatima and others, the DDA submitted no title documents. Documents were executed during the pendency and passing of the for the Petitioner submitted that they have been living there since 1980-82. The notices are generic, nothing specific. The documents were in Urdu and Farsi; they were translated later on. People have been living there for 30 the high court granted protection to some residents of Batla House who approached the High Court against the notices issued by the DDA.
