SC issues notice to Haryana govt officials in Chakkarpur land parcel case

GURUGRAM: (Apr 21) The Supreme Court has issued notice in a contempt petition alleging non-compliance of its landmark December 2024 judgment on illegal constructions, bringing renewed focus on enforcement gaps in urban planning norms, particularly in Haryana's Gurugram.

Hearing the plea, a bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and Vijay Bishnoi condoned the delay in filing and directed respondents to file their replies by May 17. The court also dispensed with the personal appearance of alleged contemnors for now.

The petition, filed by Rajdarbar Iconic Venture Pvt Ltd, names top Haryana officials, including the chief secretary, senior town planning authorities, municipal officials, and power utility executives, along with private individuals, accusing them of "wilful and deliberate disobedience" of the Supreme Court's December 17, 2024, ruling.