In a recent decision, the Supreme Court has given the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) until August 10, 2024, to vacate their office located on a plot designated for the expansion of Delhi’s district judiciary. This extension was granted by the Division Vacation Bench, consisting of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta.
Previously, the Court had instructed AAP on April 4, 2024, to vacate the premises by June 15, 2024, to facilitate the judiciary’s expansion needs. Along with the extension, the Court permitted AAP to request alternative land from the Land and Development Office (L&DO) of the Government of India. The L&DO has been ordered to consider this request promptly and communicate their decision within four weeks.
The origins of this dispute trace back to December 31, 2015, when the Public Works Department of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi allocated Bungalow No. 206 at Rouse Avenue to AAP for temporary office use. However, this allotment was later revoked by a Single Judge of the Delhi High Court, who referred the matter back to the Lieutenant Governor to ensure a decision adhering to the principles of natural justice.
As AAP navigates this transition, the judiciary’s plans to expand its infrastructure continue to progress.
In a recent decision, the Supreme Court has given the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) until August 10, 2024, to vacate their office located on a plot designated for the expansion of Delhi’s district judiciary. This extension was granted by the Division Vacation Bench, consisting of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta.
Previously, the Court had instructed AAP on April 4, 2024, to vacate the premises by June 15, 2024, to facilitate the judiciary’s expansion needs. Along with the extension, the Court permitted AAP to request alternative land from the Land and Development Office (L&DO) of the Government of India. The L&DO has been ordered to consider this request promptly and communicate their decision within four weeks.
The origins of this dispute trace back to December 31, 2015, when the Public Works Department of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi allocated Bungalow No. 206 at Rouse Avenue to AAP for temporary office use. However, this allotment was later revoked by a Single Judge of the Delhi High Court, who referred the matter back to the Lieutenant Governor to ensure a decision adhering to the principles of natural justice.
As AAP navigates this transition, the judiciary’s plans to expand its infrastructure continue to progress.
