The Delhi High Court has warned of serious action against the municipal corporation and the police if they fail to stop encroachments in Chandni Chowk in the Walled City.
A Bench of Justices G. S. Sistani and Chander Shekhar said despite a Supreme Court order that the police will be held responsible for encroachments in Chandni Chowk, “we find that the orders are not being complied with”.
The Bench referred to an apex court order declaring Chandni Chowk as a no-vending zone. While hearing a petition, filed by the Chandni Chowk Sarv Vyapar Mandal against encroachments in the area, the Bench observed that the Supreme Court order has to be complied with.
“We make it clear that in case the municipal corporation and the Delhi Police are not able to comply with the order passed by the Supreme Court, then we will be forced to call senior officers from both the departments to court and initiate appropriate action,” the Bench added. The court fixed the matter for October 26.
The Bench also took into account some photographs of the area submitted by the petitioner, which show encroachments in Chandni Chowk.
Chandni Chowk is one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi. It is located close to the historic Red Fort.
