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Delhi HC fines ‘serial litigant’ for multiple construction pleas

NEW DELHI: On Thursday, the Delhi High Court imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on a ‘serial litigant’ who had filed multiple petitions related to illegal construction in the national capital but failed to follow up on them. This decision was made by Justice Mini Pushkarna while reviewing the fifth writ petition from the same litigant concerning illegal construction in the RK Puram area. The judge noted a pattern of filing without follow-through. In an order dated December 2, the court stated, “It is evident that the petitioner is a serial litigant and has submitted a number of writ petitions…

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DDA Demolishes Illegal Farmhouses in Sainik Farms, Recovers 4.5 Acres

NEW DELHI: On Friday, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) conducted a demolition operation in Tilpath Valley, located in the Sainik Farms area of south Delhi, targeting illegal constructions on land designated for a biodiversity park. Officials confirmed that the demolished structures were not protected under the National Capital Territory of Delhi (Special Provisions) Act, 2014, which typically shields jhuggi jhopri (JJ) clusters from demolition. The action specifically took place on Khasra numbers 595, 596, and 620. During an initial phase of the operation on December 5, nine properties were identified by the DDA. Out of these, five properties—including two fully…

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Delhi HC forms panel to accelerate industrial redevelopment and reduce Yamuna pollution.

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has formed a three-member committee to expedite redevelopment initiatives for industrial regions and ensure effective treatment of wastewater flowing into the Yamuna River. This action follows the court’s concerns about the ongoing pollution issues, particularly the delays by agencies responsible for managing industrial waste. The committee will include delegates from key organizations, namely the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC), Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), and Delhi Jal Board (DJB). During the hearings, the court criticized the government’s inaction and warned of potential adverse rulings against responsible agencies. Last month, senior officials…

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Delhi HC Challenges DDA’s Retroactive GST on Property Conversion

NEW DELHI: A resident of Delhi has challenged the standard operating procedure (SOP) of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) in the high court. This SOP retroactively imposes goods and service tax (GST) on the conversion of leasehold properties into freehold. This move from the DDA could affect property owners who converted their properties to freehold after the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act came into effect in 2017. The high court is set to hear the case on Friday. The petitioner, Mala Sahni Seth, has also included the Ministry of Finance, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs,…

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Delhi HC denies extension for Signature View apartment vacate

NEW DELHI: Residents of Signature View Apartments made a last-ditch effort to prolong their vacate deadline, but the Delhi High Court rejected their plea on Tuesday, stating, “We will not put our seal at your risk.” A bench consisting of Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedella noted the Supreme Court had previously identified the buildings as dilapidated. “In light of the Supreme Court’s order from October 10, we cannot grant any time extension,” the bench stated, dismissing the appeal from nine residents who sought a grace period under the court’s “mercy” jurisdiction. “If we grant more time…

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Delhi HC Denies Restraining Property Sale Amid Frivolous Case

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has stated that frivolous cases filed against a property cannot be used as a “weapon of harassment,” allowing an owner with a contested building to proceed with its sale or transfer. “The law acknowledges that courts possess the authority, in suitable cases, to exempt properties from the constraints of Section 52 of the Transfer of Property Act. This exemption serves to protect genuine property owners from being ensnared in vexatious, frivolous, or bad faith litigations,” remarked Justices Anil Kshetarpal and Harish V Shankar in a recent ruling. The court also levied a penalty of…

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SC Declines Plea on Delhi HC Ruling in Signature View Case

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: NEW DELHI: On Friday, the Supreme Court declined to consider a petition that challenged a Delhi High Court ruling stating that there would be no halt to the demolition of the Signature View Apartments in Mukherjee Nagar, New Delhi. The petition was presented to a bench comprising Justices Sanjay Kumar and Alok Aradhe, seeking a suspension of the interim order issued by a division bench of the high court on September 17. The Signature View Apartments are part of a multi-storey residential project initiated by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) in 2010.…

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Delhi: Signature View Apartments to Face Power, Water Outage

NEW DELHI: Civic agencies are set to terminate essential services, including water and electricity, to Signature View Apartments on October 13. During a meeting held by the MCD on Monday, it was revealed that the Delhi High Court has mandated a deadline for residents to vacate by October 12. Under the leadership of Civil Lines zone deputy commissioner Anshul Sirohi, instructions were given to Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) to finalize disconnection of electricity by October 13, along with a directive to the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) to suspend water services. Police officials from Mukherjee Nagar were asked to…

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Delhi HC: MCD’s higher luxury hotel tax not arbitrary

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has stated that the increase in property tax rates for luxury hotels imposed by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi cannot be considered “arbitrary or capricious,” especially when viewed in the context of their target clientele’s economic background. The court explained that luxury hotels actively pursue star ratings, positioning themselves within a niche aimed at affluent customers while providing premium experiences at high prices. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav, delivering the judgment on September 12 (published on the court’s website on September 16), noted, “The legislative intent behind the higher property tax rates for these establishments…

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SC Denies Time Extension for DHFL Promoter’s Surrender

The Supreme Court declined to extend the deadline for Dheeraj Wadhawan, former promoter of Dewan Housing Finance Corporation, to surrender in connection with a bank loan fraud case. Previously, on August 5, the apex court dismissed the medical bail granted by the Delhi High Court last September and mandated his surrender within two weeks. Wadhawan is implicated in a substantial bank loan fraud exceeding ₹34,000 crores, reportedly the most significant case of its kind in India. “We are not willing to extend the surrender timeline as requested by Wadhawan. However, acknowledging his potential need for medical care as per reports…