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The Supreme Court of India has ordered the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to tear down illegal buildings in Okhla Village. The court ordered the removal of illegal constructions on 2 bighas and 10 biswas of land, which do not fall under the PM-UDAY scheme. A 15-day notice period was mandated before any demolition. In contrast, the remaining 1 bigha and 8 biswas of land, covered under the PM-UDAY scheme, will not be subject to demolition. This order is a continuation of the Supreme Court's 2018 intervention on public land encroachments.
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has been ordered by the Indian Supreme Court to tear down illegitimate buildings in Okhla Village. The court's decision targets specific public land that has been unlawfully encroached upon. The Supreme Court emphasized that the DDA should follow proper legal procedures before taking any action. A crucial part of the ruling is the requirement for a 15-day notice period to be given to the occupiers of the land before the demolition begins. Advertisement
The affected land consists of 2 bighas and 10 biswas, which do not fall under the PM-UDAY (Prime Minister's Urban Development Area Scheme). The remaining 1 bigha and 8 biswas of land in the area, which is part of the PM-UDAY scheme, is exempt from this action. This scheme, designed to regularise and improve urban areas, will ensure that no encroachment or illegal construction occurs on lands that have been marked for development under its framework.
This directive builds on a previous Supreme Court order from 2018, which had addressed the growing issue of illegal encroachments on public land across Delhi. At the time, the court had pointed out that such encroachments were a serious threat to urban planning and the efficient use of public spaces. The court also mandated that the DDA take prompt action against these illegal constructions to restore the land for legitimate public and development purposes.
The DDA has been tasked with carrying out the demolitions in compliance with the court's order and has been instructed to submit an affidavit confirming the completion of this action within three months. This directive underscores the need for the authorities to act swiftly and decisively in addressing urban land violations, which have been a persistent issue in the city.
The Supreme Court's ruling reaffirms the importance of maintaining lawful and planned development in urban areas, especially in a metropolis like Delhi, where population pressure and encroachments often disrupt urban landscapes. The court's intervention aims to uphold urban order and protect public lands from being overtaken by illegal constructions that compromise infrastructure planning and environmental integrity.
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