Question : CANCELLATION OF LEASE OF PRIME PROPERTIES



(a) whether during 1975-85, the Government had cancelled the lease of several prime properties both commercial and residential in Connaught Place, Khan Market, Bengali Market etc. built on lease hold/nazul land and allotted by the then Chief Commissioner prior to 1947 and directly managed by the Land and Development Officer:

(b) if so, whether the actual occupant of the properties are on rental/hire charges basis and are paying to the erstwhile lessees;

(c) if so, the detaiIs thereof stating the estimated outstanding dues and the dues recovered so far;

(d) the action taken for the clandestine and illegal transfer of re-entered properties without payment of any revenue/ground rent; and

(e) the details of the proceedings initiated under the Public Premises Act, 1971 against the lessees whose lease was cancelled and the properties transferred to third party on power of attorney stating the present position of the proceedings and reasons for delay in the settlement of the cases?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)

(a)to(e): The information is being compiled and shall be laid on the Table of the Sabha.