(a) whether the Union Government are aware that High Court of Delhi has given ultimatum to the DDA and others to clear all unauthorised constructions and encroachments around Jama Masjid by August 16, 2001;
(b) if so, whether the Court has taken serious note of non-compliance of their earlier orders in this regard;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) the date by which these unauthorised constructions and encroachments are likely to be cleared?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR URBAN DEVELOPMENT & POVERTY ALLEVIATION ( SHRI BANDARU DATTATREYA )
(a)&(b): The Delhi High Court vide its order 21.11.2000 ordered
removal of encroachments/unauthorized constructions around Jama
Masjid and directed DDA and MCD to take immediate steps in this
regard within 8 weeks. The time for demolition was extended
from time to time. The High Court in its Order dated 10.7.2000
directed compliancce of the Order by 16th August, 2001.
The DDA and MCD has reported that the first phase of
removal of unauthorised constructions/encroachments around Jama
Masjid was jointly taken by them on 8.8.2001 and this was
informed to the High Court on 16.8.2001. The second phase of
action was taken on 22nd and 23rd August, 2001. The remaining
task will be taken up in consultation with the Delhi Police and
Chief Secretary, Govt. of NCT of Delhi.