Mahua challenges Estate Directorate’s notice in Delhi High Court
New Delhi: Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra has approached the Delhi High Court seeking quashing of the notice issued by the Directorate of Estates demolishing her Delhi government residence.
The petition states that on December 11, 2023, a notice was issued to them, directing them to vacate the house by 7.01.2024, otherwise the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants Act) 1971 (‘PP Act 1971’) ) action will be taken under. Inspired to get started.
Recently the Directorate of Estate under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has asked Mahua Moitra to vacate her official bungalow, soon after facing expulsion from the Lok Sabha due to cash-for-query allegations.
The petition said that the order of cancellation of the accommodation allotted to the petitioner is based on the valid expulsion of the petitioner from the Lok Sabha. However, the legality of his removal is pending before the Supreme Court of India, involving significant questions of constitutional interpretation.
The petition has requested to allow him to retain possession of his official residence till the results of the 2024 general elections.
It also said that the absence of government accommodation, however, poses a significant hindrance in the petitioner’s ability to host and engage with party members, MPs, fellow politicians, visiting constituents, key stakeholders and other dignitaries , which is necessary, especially in leadership. Till the general elections.
