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SC Rejects Request to De-Seal Commercial Properties in Delhi

NEW DELHI: On Friday, the Supreme Court dismissed a request to de-seal a commercial property located in New Rajinder Nagar Market, Delhi. A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran issued the order in response to a longstanding environmental public interest litigation (PIL) initiated by MC Mehta in 1985. Justice Chandran, authoring the judgment, rejected the de-sealing request but ordered the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to conduct a new inspection, identify any non-compoundable violations, and outline conversion and penalty fees. The court indicated that the applicant could regularize the property by eliminating illegal constructions…

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Rooftop Illegal Constructions Threaten Chandni Chowk Safety

File Photo NEW DELHI: Illegal construction has surged in Chandni Chowk and surrounding areas of the Walled City, further complicating the already crowded streets. Many properties are being converted into multi-storey buildings that exceed height limits and reportedly violate regulations, leading to administrative chaos and increasing the potential for structural accidents. On July 18, the Supreme Court addressed the issue, ordering the sealing of unauthorized constructions in Chandni Chowk and the arrest of those responsible for the violations. The court criticized civic authorities for failing to protect a heritage area from illegal development. The municipal corporation is currently reviewing the…