to the reply given to USQ.No. 3512 dated August 14, 2001 and state:
(a) whether the Government have since examined the Order of the Hon`ble Supreme Court of India dated 31.7.2001 passed in CW NO.725/1994;
(b) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto; and
(c) the measures taken by the Chief Secretary, Delhi and Commissioner, MCD to demolish illegal constructions and encroachments in Delhi?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT & POVERTY ALLEVIATION ( SHRI PON RADHAKRISHNAN )
(a)to(c): Yes, Sir. The Hon`ble Supreme Court of India, in its
Order dated 31.7.2001 passed in C.W. No. 725/1994 - And Quite
Flows Maily Yamuna Vs. Central Pollution Control Board &
Others, directed the Chief Secretary, Delhi and the
Commissioner, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to file
affidavits giving details of encroached areas in Delhi as well
as action taken for removal of unauthorised/illegal
constructions which have been raised. The Chief Secretary Delhi
and Commissioner, MCD, had since filed their affidavits before
the Hon`ble Supreme Court giving details of encroached area as
well as action taken for removal of unauthorised constructions.