Tag: Unauthorised construction in Delhi

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Delhi lifts ban on power connections for unauthorized properties

NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has removed the restrictions on power connections for properties booked by the MCD due to various violations. This decision will benefit approximately 1.25 lakh families in Delhi, officials announced on Monday. The Delhi government has issued an order to provide power connections to these properties, according to a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). Gupta highlighted that this decision is in the public interest, reflecting the government’s commitment to ensuring citizens’ rights and access to essential services under any circumstance. The power department has received numerous complaints about discoms (power companies) denying or…

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SC: Arrest Anyone Laying Bricks Amid Chandi Chowk Ban

NEW DELHI: On Friday, the Supreme Court criticized unauthorized constructions in the Chandi Chowk area, despite an existing court ban, and instructed the Delhi Police to arrest anyone involved in such activities. A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi instructed the Delhi Police commissioner to organize patrols in the area and to immediately halt illegal constructions. “The Commissioner of Police must ensure a police team is deployed for regular patrolling and that all demolition orders issued by the MCD, which have not been stayed by the courts, are followed diligently. Any illegal constructions must be sealed immediately,” the…