(a) whether it is a fact that during the year 1997 his Ministry had sanctioned Rs.10 crores
for acquiring 26, Alipur Road, Delhi for conversion it to Dr. Ambedkar Memorial and
Museum and the Government of NCT of Delhi had issued Notification for acquiring the
said property after getting compensation amount;
(b) whether the owner of the property had filed a writ petition in the Delhi High Court in
this regard; and
(c) if so, the details and the present status thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SMT. MANEKA GANDHI)
(a) Yes Sir.
(b) Yes Sir.
(c) Out of Rs.10 crores, sanctioned by the Ministry, an amount of Rs. 7.12 crores was
released to the Government of NCT of Delhi on 26th March, 1997 to acquire the land
and property situated at 26, Alipur Road, Delhi. The Govt. of NCT of Delhi issued a
Notification for acquiring the land and property under Land Acquisition Act, 1894 on
17th April 1997. The owners of the property have filed two civil writ petitions during
December 1997 & January 1998, in the Delhi High Court challenging the acquisition
proceedings. The Hon`ble High Court passed an interim injunction restraining the Land
Acquisition Collector from declaring the award of compensation and dislodging the
owners on 9.2.1998 till both the writ petitions are disposed off. The matter is still
pending in the Court.