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New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Delhi HC seeks government's reply on AAP's plea over rent for party office
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Monday sought the Centre's response on a plea filed by AAP against the rent demand for its party office in Vithalbhai Patel House in the capital. Justice Sachin Datta issued notice to the Centre on AAP's plea filed in a case in which the party challenges the cancellation of the allotment of the suite for its office. The high court asked the authorities to file its reply within two weeks and posted the matter on July 22. After AAP's counsel urged the court to stay the June 20 reminder notice demanding the rent, the Centre's lawyer said 'nothing' would happen till the next hearing. The Centre's counsel said there was no urgency in the matter as it was only a notice and they would be proceeding in line with the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act. AAP has claimed the decision of the Directorate of Estates, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, was ex parte and passed without any showcause notice or a reasonable opportunity to be heard. Its counsel argued the Directorate of Estates allegedly cancelled the allotment of a double suite in Vithalbhai Patel House with effect from September 14, 2024, without any information and belatedly conveyed the same to the petitioner for the first time in a letter dated January 17. The petitioner handed over the possession of the premises on April 30, the counsel added. In a fresh plea, AAP said the Directorate of Estates on June 20 re-issued the bills in the form of a reminder through which the authorities have re-affirmed the arbitrary eviction of the petitioner from its state party office via the ex-parte cancellation order of September 14, 2024.
India Gazette
6 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Delhi HC asks Centre to respond to AAP's plea over rent demand for vacated party office
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Monday sought a response from the Centre following a plea by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), challenging a rent demand notice for its former state party office located in Vithalbhai Patel House, Delhi. Justice Sachin Datta issued the directive while hearing AAP's application in an ongoing case that contests the government's earlier cancellation of the office allotment. The Centre now has two weeks to file its reply, with the next hearing scheduled for July 22. During proceedings, AAP requested an immediate stay on the June 20 reminder notice. In response, the Centre's counsel stated there was no urgency and assured the court that no action would be taken before the next hearing. The notice, according to the government, falls under the routine procedure outlined in the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act. AAP's main petition, which drew notice from the court in May, alleged that the Directorate of Estates arbitrarily cancelled the allotment of its double suite at Vithalbhai Patel House without any prior warning or opportunity to be heard. The cancellation, effective from September 14, 2024, was only disclosed to AAP months later through a letter dated January 17. The party vacated the premises on April 30. In its latest submission, AAP claims the June 20 billing reminder reasserts what it calls a baseless and unjust eviction, reinforcing demands for steep market-rate rent with no clear basis for its calculation. The party has asked the court to halt such reminders and prevent further billing until the core issue is adjudicated. Previous correspondence from the Directorate, dated March 6 and May 13, had already demanded over Rs 8 lakh in rent starting from the date of the alleged cancellation. AAP argues that these bills, rooted in an 'ex parte' cancellation order, are legally flawed as the order itself breached principles of natural justice and violated the Government Residence (General Pool in Delhi) Rules, 1963. AAP further highlighted that it was granted new premises at 1, Pandit Ravi Shankar Shukla Lane in July 2024 following a separate court order recognizing its status as a national party. The party contends that the sudden cancellation of its earlier suite appears retaliatory and reflective of administrative bias. (ANI)
Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Delhi HC seeks Centre's reply on AAP's plea over rent demand for party office
The Delhi High Court on Monday sought the Centre's response on a plea filed by AAP against the rent demand for its party office in Vithalbhai Patel House in the capital. Justice Sachin Datta issued notice to the Centre on AAP's plea filed in a case in which the party challenges the cancellation of the allotment of the suite for its office. The high court asked the authorities to file its reply within two weeks and posted the matter on July 22. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Kulkas yang belum Terjual dengan Harga Termurah (Lihat harga) Cari Sekarang After AAP's counsel urged the court to stay the June 20 reminder notice demanding the rent, the Centre's lawyer said "nothing" would happen till the next hearing. The Centre's counsel said there was no urgency in the matter as it was only a notice and they would be proceeding in line with the Public Premises ( Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants ) Act. Live Events AAP has claimed the decision of the Directorate of Estates , Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs , was ex parte and passed without any showcause notice or a reasonable opportunity to be heard. Its counsel argued the Directorate of Estates allegedly cancelled the allotment of a double suite in Vithalbhai Patel House with effect from September 14, 2024, without any information and belatedly conveyed the same to the petitioner for the first time in a letter dated January 17. The petitioner handed over the possession of the premises on April 30, the counsel added. In a fresh plea, AAP said the Directorate of Estates on June 20 re-issued the bills in the form of a reminder through which the authorities have re-affirmed the arbitrary eviction of the petitioner from its state party office via the ex-parte cancellation order of September 14, 2024. AAP said in letters issued on March 6 and May 13, the authority demanded rent of over Rs 8 lakh for occupying the premises from the time period beginning the date of alleged cancellation. It, therefore, urged the court to stay the communication. "Directorate of Estates passed an ex parte order cancelling the allotment of the subject accommodation, that is, Double Suite at 514, VP House, New Delhi, to the petitioner, with an ultimatum of handing over its physical possession within a period of thirty days. This ex parte order has not been conveyed to the petitioner to date," AAP's plea said.
