The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Haryana government to pay ₹50 lakh each to 33 houseowners, whose buildings were directed to be demolished by year end due to illegal constructions in forest area of Aravalli hills.
A Bench said the State should make the payment by December 10.
On September 11, the court had termed as “frightening” the illegal constructions in the forest area of Aravalli hills and directed the Haryana government to demolish the unauthorised structures built there after August 18, 1992.
During the hearing on Wednesday, the counsel appearing for the houseowners told the court that demolition should be stayed as they were retired persons and have no alternative accommodation.
