NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India on Monday asked South Delhi Municipal Corporation to explain why it has not taken action against unauthorised constructions in Dwarka despite the issue being flagged by the court-mandated monitoring committee on sealing.
A bench of justices Arun Mishra and Deepak Gupta perused a report filed by the monitoring committee which highlighted the issue of unauthorised constructions in Sector 7 of Dwarka.
The bench was told that residential plots were converted into showrooms, restaurants and gyms, and the committee had on October 30 last year inspected the area along with the deputy commissioner of the SDMC’s Najafgarh’s zone.
“Municipal bylaws are not followed. They are given plots for residential purposes. If they are not following it (the law), the municipal agency has to take action,” the bench said.
The court also asked the revenue department to explain its stand as to what action they have taken in this regard. The matter was posted for hearing after three weeks.
Source: Press Trust of India