Delhi high court reprimanded the government, why did it warn?
The delhi high court reprimanded the delhi government for the delay in releasing funds for the pending project of construction of residential flats for judges and judicial officers in the capital Delhi. A bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela of delhi high court told the delhi government that providing adequate government housing to judicial officers should be everyone's priority.
The court also said that on december 9 last year, the delhi government's lawyer had informed the court that a meeting is scheduled on december 10, 2024, in which a proposal to ensure funds for pending projects and allocate funds for construction of residential complexes for judicial officers would be considered.
Chief Justice of delhi high court expressed displeasure
The delhi government's lawyer in the delhi high court said that no meeting was held that day. He also said that the meeting could not be held due to the assembly elections. On this, the court said that once the court was informed that the meeting would be held on december 10, 2024, still not holding the meeting is not acceptable.
The Chief Justice of delhi high court orally said why is this not a priority? A month has passed since the elections. We do not want mere formality. Do not fool us with your words. Explain this to your officials. What are we asking you for? We are only asking to implement the orders issued by the supreme Court. The court said in its order that at least a month has passed since the elections ended in Delhi. Yet no efforts are visible by the delhi government to ensure funds for pending projects.
delhi high court warns officials
During the hearing of the case, the delhi high court said that any negligence or laxity of the officials of the delhi government or any authority in implementing the directions of the supreme court cannot be acceptable. The supreme court has given this order keeping in mind the important role of the judicial service in the functioning of the state which contributes to maintaining the rule of law. Following assurances from the delhi government, the court gave it three weeks to take a positive decision on sanctioning and releasing funds for pending housing projects, including land in Dwarka and CBD plots Shahdara.
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