Supreme Court Directs Gurugram Demolition Petitioners to High Court
Gurugram demolition drive: SC refuses to entertain plea, asks petitioners to approach HC
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The Supreme Court of India has declined to hear a petition against the demolition drive in Gurugram, directing petitioners to approach the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The petitioners argue that demolitions are occurring without proper notice, while the high court had previously stayed a controversial building policy in Haryana.
- 01Supreme Court directs petitioners to the Punjab and Haryana High Court regarding Gurugram demolitions.
- 02Petitioners claim demolitions are happening without show-cause notices.
- 03The Punjab and Haryana High Court had previously stayed a building policy allowing 'stilt-plus-four floors' constructions.
- 04The demolition drive is part of an anti-encroachment campaign initiated by Haryana officials.
- 05The Supreme Court emphasized the importance of the high court's role in addressing the matter.
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On Monday, the Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, dismissed a petition challenging the demolition drive in Gurugram, instructing the petitioners to seek relief from the Punjab and Haryana High Court. Senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan, representing the petitioners, argued that local authorities are conducting demolitions without issuing show-cause notices, claiming that the actions misconstrue an interim high court order. The Supreme Court noted that if the high court's order is being misinterpreted, the petitioners should address their concerns there. This comes after the Punjab and Haryana High Court stayed a controversial 'stilt-plus-four floors' building policy, which allowed more extensive residential constructions, citing public safety risks. Following this stay, Haryana officials initiated an anti-encroachment campaign targeting unauthorized constructions, starting with areas in Gurugram.
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Residents in Gurugram facing demolition may find legal recourse through the Punjab and Haryana High Court, impacting their housing security.
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