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India Gazette
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- India Gazette
SC administration writes to Centre to vacate ex-CJI Chandrachud from official residence
ANI 06 Jul 2025, 17:06 GMT+10 New Delhi [India], July 6(ANI): The Supreme Court administration has formally written a letter to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, asking for immediate action to vacate Bungalow No 5, Krishna Menon Marg, currently occupied by former Chief Justice of India, Justice DY Chandrachud. The administration said that ex-CJI Chandrachud has continued to occupy the official residence beyond the permitted period and sought that the official Chief Justice residence be urgently vacated and returned to the court's housing pool. The letter from the Supreme Court administration to the Ministry's secretary dated July 1 stated, 'I am to request you to take the possession of Bungalow No. 5, Krishna Menon Marg, from Justice DY Chandrachud without any further delay as not only the permission that was granted for retention... has expired on 31st May, 2025, but also the period of six months provided in Rule 3B of the 2022 Rules has expired on 10th May, 2025.' Under Rule 3B of the 2022 Supreme Court Judges Rules, a retired Chief Justice is allowed to retain official accommodation for up to six months post-retirement. The letter stated that the six-month period had expired on May 10, 2025, and that the special retention permission granted had also lapsed on May 31, 2025. According to the Supreme Court administration, the bungalow is part of the official Supreme Court housing pool and should now be returned for reallocation. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Ex CJI Chandrachud overstaying in official house, Supreme Court seeks removal
New Delhi, In an unprecedented move, the Supreme Court administration has written to the Centre for vacating the official residence of the Chief Justice of India at Krishna Menon Marg here, noting that the current occupant ex-CJI DY Chandrachud has stayed beyond the permissible period. SC administration writes to Centre, seeks removal of ex-CJI Chandrachud from official residence In a communication on July 1 to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs , the apex court administration said the designated residence for the sitting Chief Justice of India Bungalow No. 5 on Krishna Menon Marg be vacated and returned to the court's housing pool, sources said. The letter requested the MoHUA secretary to take possession of the bungalow from the former CJI without any further delay as not only the permission that was granted to him for retention of the accommodation expired on May 31, 2025 but also the period of six months provided under the 2022 Rules on May 10, 2025. Under Rule 3B of the Supreme Court Judges Rules, 2022, a retired Chief Justice of India can retain type VII bungalow, a level below the 5, Krishna Menon Marg bungalow, for a maximum period of six months post-retirement. Justice Chandrachud, who has served as the 50th CJI between November 2022 and November 2024, is currently occupying the official residence of Chief Justice of India nearly eight months after demitting office. Former Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, who succeeded Justice Chandrachud, chose not to move into the official accommodation during his six months tenure. Even incumbent CJI BR Gavai opted to continue living in a previously allotted bungalow. On December 18, last year, Justice Chandrachud has written to then CJI Khanna requesting him to allow him continue residing in the 5, Krishna Menon Marge residence till April 30, 2025, saying although he has been allotted Bungalow No. 14 on Tughlak Road in accordance with 2022 rules, renovation work at the new residence was going on. Then CJI Khanna gave his nod pursuant to which MoHUA approved the retention of the type VIII bungalow at Krishna Menon Marg by Justice Chandrachud from December 11, 2024, to April 30, 2025 on payment of licence fees of around ₹5,000 per month. The ministry conveyed the approval to the Supreme Court administration by a letter of February 13, 2025. Subsequently, Justice Chandrachud made an oral request to then CJI Khanna to continue residing in the same residence till May 31, 2025, which was also approved by the then CJI with a condition that no further extension would be granted as several new judges had to put in guest houses or have to make alternate arrangements for accommodation in the national capital. The July 1 letter of apex court administration further flagged the breach of both the timelines and the legal framework, and said the Krishna Menon Marg residence was permitted due to "special circumstances", the understanding was that it would be vacated after the agreed-upon extension till May-end. It requested the Centre to take possession of the official CJI bungalow without any further delay and inform the Supreme Court. The communication of this nature to the government is a rarity for vacating the official CJI residence that too from the former CJI. According to sources, many CJIs have been informally granted extension to stay in the official residence for a limited time of a couple of months, till they make appropriate arrangements for their accommodation post retirement. Sources confirm that Justice Chandrachud in his earlier communications has informed the apex court about the delay in moving out of the 5, Krishna Menon Marg residence in view of making the Tughlak Road Bungalow liveable for his family especially his two daughters with special needs, who are undergoing treatment at AIIMS. Sources also confirm that Justice Chandrachud has written to then CJI Khanna in April informing him that he was in process of shortlisting of an accommodation in accordance with the special needs of his daughters and urged extension of time for vacating the official residence till June 30. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
DY Chandrachud asked to vacate Delhi CJI bungalow: What are the rules?
The Supreme Court administration has written to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) demanding the immediate repossession of Bungalow No. 5, Krishna Menon Marg in New Delhi, Hindustan Times reported earlier. Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud continues to occupy the official CJI bungalow at Krishna Menon Marg in New Delhi, months after his retirement, prompting a formal request from the Supreme Court to vacate the residence.(HT Photo) The property, officially designated as the residence for the serving Chief Justice of India (CJI), is currently occupied by former CJI DY Chandrachud, nearly eight months after his retirement in November 2024. Why was DY Chandrachud asked to vacate In its July 1 communication to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, cited in the HT report, the Supreme Court said that Chandrachud is to vacate the official CJI bungalow because the special permission granted to him and the maximum six-month period allowed under official rules had already expired. 'I am to request you to take the possession of Bungalow No. 5, Krishna Menon Marg, from Hon'ble Dr Justice DY Chandrachud without any further delay as not only the permission that was granted for retention... has expired on 31st May, 2025, but also the period of six months provided in Rule 3B of the 2022 Rules has expired on 10th May, 2025,' the top court's letter seen by HT read. The July 1 letter also pointed out that Chandrachud had orally requested the CJI for permission to stay at the Type VIII Bungalow until May 31, 2025, after his retirement. The request was accepted with the condition that no further extension would be granted, as other newly elevated judges were either staying in guest houses or awaiting official accommodation. The letter highlighted that the continued occupation of the bungalow went beyond both the approved timeframe and legal provisions. What's the rule According to Rule 3B of the Supreme Court Judges (Amendment) Rules, 2022, a retired Chief Justice is entitled to retain Type VII government accommodation (a level below the Krishna Menon Marg bungalow, which is Type VIII) for a maximum period of six months after demitting office. The rule also states that a retired Chief Justice is entitled to retain a Type VII government residence for only six months post-retirement — a period that ended for Justice Chandrachud on May 10, 2025. Though the rule allows only a Type VII bungalow, MoHUA made an exception, granting Chandrachud continued use of the Type VIII property from December 11, 2024, to April 30, 2025, at a nominal license fee of ₹5,430 per month. Why was he overstaying Justice Chandrachud attributed his extended stay to personal and logistical challenges, asserting that the Supreme Court administration was fully informed. 'I have already been allotted an accommodation by the government on rent, and that house is currently under renovation because it was shut for at least two years,' he said. 'I informed the Supreme Court about this allotment, making it clear I will shift the very next day that the house is ready.' He further explained that his family situation required careful planning. 'I have two daughters with special needs, which is why it has taken me some time to look for a house appropriate for their needs,' he said. 'My daughters have severe comorbidities and genetic problems – particularly nemaline myopathy, for which they are being treated by specialists at AIIMS.' Justice Chandrachud also cited an April 28 letter to then-CJI Sanjiv Khanna in which he requested an extension until June 30 while searching for suitable accommodation for his familial needs. What the former CJI said Justice Chandrachud said that the matter would be resolved shortly and reaffirmed his commitment to uphold the dignity of the office he once held. 'It is a matter of just a few days, and I will shift… I have occupied the highest judicial office and am completely cognisant of my responsibilities,' he said. Justice Chandrachud maintained that the delay was not deliberate but necessitated by 'compelling personal circumstances,' which were transparently communicated to the court and the relevant authorities.
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SC writes to centre to vacate official CJI bungalow still occupied by ex-Chief Justice Chandrachud
The Supreme Court has asked the central government to urgently vacate the official residence meant for the Chief Justice of India, which is still occupied by former CJI Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, nearly eight months after his retirement. read more The Supreme Court has taken the unusual step of asking the Union government to urgently vacate the official Chief Justice's residence, which is still occupied by former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, reported the Hindustan Times. In a letter dated July 1, the Supreme Court wrote to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), requesting that Bungalow No. 5 on Krishna Menon Marg in Lutyens' Delhi — the designated house for India's sitting CJI — be handed back immediately. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'I am to request you to take possession of Bungalow No. 5, Krishna Menon Marg, from Hon'ble Dr. Justice DY Chandrachud without any further delay as not only the permission that was granted for retention… has expired on 31st May, 2025, but also the period of six months provided in Rule 3B of the 2022 Rules has expired on 10th May, 2025,' the letter from a Supreme Court official to the MoHUA secretary stated. Justice Chandrachud, who served as the 50th CJI from November 2022 to November 2024, continues to live in the Type VIII bungalow nearly eight months after retiring. His two successors — Justices Sanjiv Khanna and the current CJI Bhushan R Gavai — have chosen not to move into the Krishna Menon Marg house and have stayed in their previous official residences instead. According to the letter, Justice Chandrachud had written on December 18, 2024, to then CJI Sanjiv Khanna, seeking permission to stay at 5 Krishna Menon Marg until April 30, 2025. He explained that although he had been allotted Bungalow No. 14 on Tughlak Road under Rule 3B of the Supreme Court Judges (Amendment) Rules, 2022, renovations at the new house were delayed because of pollution-related construction bans under GRAP-IV.
NDTV
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- NDTV
Ex Chief Justice Overstaying In Government Home, Top Court Writes To Centre
New Delhi: Noting that former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has overstayed in the Chief Justice's official residence, the Supreme Court administration has written to the Centre, urging it to ensure that the bungalow is vacated and returned to the court's housing pool. The Supreme Court currently has 33 judges, including the Chief Justice of India BR Gavai. This is one less than the sanctioned strength of 34 judges. Four judges of the Supreme Court have not been allocated government accommodation yet. While three of them are living in transit apartments of the Supreme Court, one is living in a state guest house, a highly-placed source told NDTV. The top court, therefore, is in urgent need of the Krishna Menon Marg bungalow, the Chief Justice's official residence. Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud retired on November 10, 2024. According to government rules, a serving Chief Justice is entitled to a Type VIII bungalow during his tenure. Following retirement, he/she can stay in a Type VII government bungalow rent-free for a period of up to six months. In this case, Justice Chandrachud has stayed in the Type VIII bungalow he was allotted as Chief Justice for nearly eight months after his retirement. This has also been possible because his two successors in the top post -- former Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and current Chief Justice BR Gavai chose not to move into the 5, Krishna Menon Marg bungalow and continued in their earlier accommodation. In its July 1 letter, the Supreme Court administration has urged the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to get the bungalow vacated immediately. "I am to request you to take the possession of Bungalow No. 5, Krishna Menon Marg, from Hon'ble Dr. Justice DY Chandrachud without any further delay as not only the permission that was granted for retention... has expired on 31st May, 2025, but also the period of six months provided in Rule 3B of the 2022 Rules has expired on 10th May, 2025," says the letter from a Supreme Court official to ministry's secretary. Justice Chandrachud said personal circumstances led to the delay and that the Supreme Court administration was informed about this. When NDTV reached out, he said he did not want to overstay in the government accommodation. "But my daughters need a home with special needs. I have been roaming around since February. I have also tried service apartments and hotels, but none of them worked out," he said. The former Chief Justice said that on April 28, he wrote to the then Chief Justice Khanna, informing him that he was searching for a suitable accommodation and urged him to let him stay on in the bungalow till June 30, but received no reply. This was his third request for an extension. Justice Chandrachud said he had also spoken to Chief Justice BR Gavai and assured him that he would move out as soon as possible. He said the government has allotted him temporary accommodation on rent, but the bungalow has not been used for two years and is currently undergoing repairs and renovation. "Most of my items are packed. I will shift as soon as they are done. It's a matter of a few days. I am not interested (in overstaying), but I don't have a choice." The Supreme Court official's letter to the ministry mentioned that a month after his retirement, Justice Chandrachud wrote to his successor, then Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna. "It would be more convenient if I am permitted to retain the existing accommodation at 5 Krishna Menon Marg till 30 April 2025," he wrote, and offered to forgo the bungalow allotted to him post-retirement. The then Chief Justice agreed, and the ministry approved that former Chief Justice Chandrachud can retain the Krishna Menon Marg from December 11, 2024, to April 30, 2025, on payment of licence fees of Rs 5,430 per month. Justice Chandrachud, the letter added, then made an oral request to the then Chief Justice to allow him to stay on till May 31 this year. This, too, was approved, but with a caveat that no further extension would be allowed. With that deadline lapsing too, the Supreme Court administration has now asked the ministry to "take possession without any further delay".
