'Shocking State Of Affairs': Delhi High Court Asks Authorities To Remove 'Illegal Activities' At Chandni Chowk Redevelopment Project Area
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Shocking State Of Affairs': Delhi High Court Asks Authorities To Remove 'Illegal Activities' At Chandni Chowk Redevelopment Project Area

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The Delhi High Court on Friday directed the city authorities to remove the deficiencies and illegal activities at the Chandni Chowk redevelopment project and surrounding areas. A division bench comprising of Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela observed that prima facie, the illegal activities and deficiencies in the area must be attended to and removed by the MCD and Delhi. A division bench comprising of Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela observed that prima facie, the illegal activities and deficiencies in the area must be attended to and removed by the MCD and Delhi Police in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible. Senior Advocate Sanjeev Ralli appearing for the petitioner organization submitted that the area of Chandni Chowk redevelopment project is totally neglected by the authorities including the MCD, Delhi Police and Traffic Police.

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HC raps Delhi Police for failing to check illegal activities affecting Chandni Chowk redevelopment
3 months, 3 weeks ago

HC raps Delhi Police for failing to check illegal activities affecting Chandni Chowk redevelopment

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Friday reprimanded Delhi Police for its failure to curb illegal activities, such as gambling, illicit drug use and vagabonds convening near the Chandni Chowk redevelopment project, and termed the state of affairs as “shocking”. A bench of chief justice Manmohan and justice Tushar Rao Gedela directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Delhi Police and Shahjahanabad …

Chandni Chowk gets cleaned after 5 days
6 months ago

Chandni Chowk gets cleaned after 5 days

Hindustan Times  

A day after partially cleaning the piles of waste spilling onto the streets of Chandni Chowk, workers of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi undertook an intensive cleaning drive across the market to thoroughly clean the litter and filth that had accumulated over the last five days. Sanjay Bhargava, of Chandni Chowk Vyapaar Mandal, said a long-term plan needs to be …

Chandni Chowk: Where old city seeks modern amenities
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Chandni Chowk: Where old city seeks modern amenities

Hindustan Times  

Chandni Chowk, Walled City, Shahjahanabad, Delhi-6, old Delhi — take your pick. Known by an array of different names, this historical area forms the core of the Chandni Chowk Lok Sabha constituency. Another residential area in the Chandni Chowk constituency, Model Town, needs attention to broken roads, maintenance of parks and efforts to beautify the popular Naini Lake that is …

Delhi HC: Ensure action against illegal hawkers at Chandni Chowk
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi HC: Ensure action against illegal hawkers at Chandni Chowk

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court has directed the Delhi Police and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to take strict action on a day-to-day basis and remove illegal hawkers from non-vending zones of Chandni Chowk. In 2022, the high court had ordered the police and the erstwhile North MCD to remove encroachments from Chandni Chowk, observing that the revamped heritage market is …

Ensure Vigil, Action Against Encroachment in Chandni Chowk: Delhi HC
1 year, 2 months ago

Ensure Vigil, Action Against Encroachment in Chandni Chowk: Delhi HC

News 18  

The Delhi High Court has directed the police and the civic body here to ensure strict vigil and regular action against encroachment in the Chandni Chowk area. A bench headed by Justice Tushar Rao Gedela said the authorities must comply with the decision of a Special Task Force in this regard, and that Municipal Corporation of Delhi’s Assistant Commissioner concerned …

Delhi: Chandni Chowk redevelopment project's second phase will begin soon
2 years, 5 months ago

Delhi: Chandni Chowk redevelopment project's second phase will begin soon

Firstpost  

By maintaining the balance between historic and modern architectural designs, the government aims to revive and beautify the historical architectural character of the buildings in the Chandni Chowk area New Delhi: The Delhi government is all set to start its second phase of the Chandni Chowk redevelopment project. The first phase of the Chandni Chowk redevelopment project was completed in …

Chandni Chowk set for another round of revamp! Delhi govt to begin second phase of redevelopment soon
2 years, 5 months ago

Chandni Chowk set for another round of revamp! Delhi govt to begin second phase of redevelopment soon

India Today  

The Delhi government is all set to revamp the iconic Chandni Chowk as part of the second phase of the redevelopment project. Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia met the officials on Monday and asked them to ensure the balance between historic and modern architecture during the second phase of revamping Chandni Chowk. RESTORING THE HISTORY Sisodia said that while in …

High Court Directs Commissioners Of Delhi Police, NDMC To Continue Monitoring Removal Of Illegal Encroachments In Chandni Chowk Area
3 years ago

High Court Directs Commissioners Of Delhi Police, NDMC To Continue Monitoring Removal Of Illegal Encroachments In Chandni Chowk Area

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday directed the Commissioner of Delhi Police as well as the Commissioner of North Delhi Municipal Corporation to continue the monitoring and supervision through their respective officers, the removal of unauthorized encroachments, hawking and vending in city's Chandni Chowk area. At the outset, ASG Sanjay Jain referred to the status report filed on behalf of …

Illegal Encroachment In Chandni Chow Area: High Court Orders Personal Presence Of Commissioners Of Delhi Police, NDMC
3 years, 1 month ago

Illegal Encroachment In Chandni Chow Area: High Court Orders Personal Presence Of Commissioners Of Delhi Police, NDMC

Live Law  

Observing that no desired results were achieved by the efforts of the authorities concerned to permanently end the illegal encroachment by hawkers and vendors in city's Chandni Chowk area, the Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the personal appearance of Commissioners of Delhi Police and North Delhi Municipal Corporation. A Bench of Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Jasmeet Singh was …

"Redevelopment Activity Falling In Disrepair, Bus Stop Converted Into Vending Zone": Delhi High Court On Chandni Chowk Encroachment
3 years, 1 month ago

"Redevelopment Activity Falling In Disrepair, Bus Stop Converted Into Vending Zone": Delhi High Court On Chandni Chowk Encroachment

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday expressed its concern over the rampant illegal encroachment by the hawkers and vendors in city's Chandni Chowk area. A Bench of Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Jasmeet Singh was dealing with a plea concerning illegal encroachments in Chandni Chowk area, being a no. A Bench of Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Jasmeet Singh was …

HC directs Delhi Police, NrDMC to remove unauthorised hawkers from Chandni Chowk
3 years, 1 month ago

HC directs Delhi Police, NrDMC to remove unauthorised hawkers from Chandni Chowk

India Today  

On Thursday, the Delhi High Court directed the Delhi Police and North Delhi Municipal Corporation to conduct drives to remove all unauthorized hawkers and vendors from no-hawking zones of Chandni Chowk and Subhash Marg here. The court was hearing a plea by Chandni Chowk Sarv Vyapar Mandal, represented through senior advocate Sanjeev Ralli and lawyer Mohit Mudgal, seeking direction to …

Delhi High Court Allows Withdrawal Of 14 Yrs Old PIL Concerning Chandni Chowk Redevelopment
3 years, 2 months ago

Delhi High Court Allows Withdrawal Of 14 Yrs Old PIL Concerning Chandni Chowk Redevelopment

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday disposed of a 14 years old PIL, concerning redevelopment of the Chandni Chowk area and creation of lanes for non-motorised vehicles.The Court, however, made it clear that various authorities involved in the matter shall continue to comply with its directions passed during the pendency of the petition.The order was passed after Advocate Indira Unninayar,. …

Delhi’s iconic Chandni Chowk gets a massive facelift; all set to welcome visitors from November
3 years, 4 months ago

Delhi’s iconic Chandni Chowk gets a massive facelift; all set to welcome visitors from November

Times of India  

What a transformation!Difficult to believe that Delhi’s Chandni Chowk looks like this now.entire wide road for pedestrians only! !#chandnichowk pic.twitter.com/RWFl3JRb3D — M.S.Bhatia,IPS July 26, 2020 Those who love eating, shopping or just meandering in old Delhi’s messy lanes, Chandni Chowk is a favourite. The pictures of the transformed Chandni Chowk have gone viral and people are completely awestruck!Chandni Chowk, which …

Delhi government inaugurates revamped Chandni Chowk; find out what all has changed
3 years, 6 months ago

Delhi government inaugurates revamped Chandni Chowk; find out what all has changed

Firstpost  

The market was slated to be inaugurated on 17 April, but it had to be deferred due to the rise in COVID-19 cases Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal inaugurated the revamped and newly redeveloped Chandni Chowk market on 12 September. Dangling wires, broken roads and traffic congestion were synonymous with Chandni Chowk but it has now been transformed to look …

Interests, Needs Of Common People Have To Be Seen: SC Dismisses Challenge To Demolition Of Old Delhi's Hanuman Temple With Liberty To Apply For Alternative Site
4 years, 1 month ago

Interests, Needs Of Common People Have To Be Seen: SC Dismisses Challenge To Demolition Of Old Delhi's Hanuman Temple With Liberty To Apply For Alternative Site

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed as withdrawn a plea against the demolition of a decades-old Hanuman Temple in Delhi's Chandni Chowk on January 3, which had created an uproar in the national capital, with liberty to make a representation for grant of an alternative site. The bench of Justices D. Y. Chandrachud and M. R. Shah was hearing the …

'Remove Hanging Cables & Wires From Chandni Chowk Or Face Contempt': Delhi High Court To MTNL, BSES, North MCD & Ors
4 years, 2 months ago

'Remove Hanging Cables & Wires From Chandni Chowk Or Face Contempt': Delhi High Court To MTNL, BSES, North MCD & Ors

Live Law  

Giving an ultimatum to Mahanagar Telecom Nigam Ltd, BSES, North Municipal Corporation of Delhi and others to remove hanging cables and wires from Delhi's Chandni Chowk, the Delhi High Court today warned the relevant authorities that it would issue contempt against the organizations if they failed to take any action regarding this soon. A division judge bench of Justice Sanghi …

Bhai Mati Das Chowk to be made integrated part of Chandni Chowk redevelopment
5 years, 3 months ago

Bhai Mati Das Chowk to be made integrated part of Chandni Chowk redevelopment

India TV News  

Delhi's PWD Minister Satyendar Jain has said that directions of the High Court and the Religious Committee of the city government regarding Bhai Mati Das Chowk should be implemented and the historic structure be made an "integrated" part of Chandani Chowk road redevelopment plan. A complaint has been filed by Preetpal Chawla, president of Bhai Mati Das Sewa Simran Society, …

Delhi HC orders removal of 'unauthorised' temples for Chandni Chowk redevelopment plan
5 years, 4 months ago

Delhi HC orders removal of 'unauthorised' temples for Chandni Chowk redevelopment plan

Op India  

On Thursday, the Delhi High Court ordered the removal of an ‘unauthorised’ temples falling in the middle of the Chandni Chowk main road. According to the reports, the Delhi High Court bench comprised of justices S Murlidhar and Talwant Singh set aside the decision of the Religious Committee of the Delhi government recommending integration of the building in the area’s …

Durga Temple vandalised: Amit Shah reprimands Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik over Chandni Chowk communal flare up
5 years, 8 months ago

Durga Temple vandalised: Amit Shah reprimands Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik over Chandni Chowk communal flare up

Firstpost  

Post meeting with Amit Shah, Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik said he briefed the home minister on the current situation in Hauz Qazi area of the national capital. Union Home Minister Amit Shah reportedly reprimanded the Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik over communal clashes in Old Delhi’s Hauz Qazi area which lead to a Durga temple in the area being …

Chandni Chowk temple vandalised: Hindu outfits issue ultimatum to police as situation in Old Delhi remains tense
5 years, 8 months ago

Chandni Chowk temple vandalised: Hindu outfits issue ultimatum to police as situation in Old Delhi remains tense

India TV News  

Commenting about an incident in old Delhi's Chandni Chowk in which a temple was vandalised, Alok Kumar--International Working President of the Vishva Hindu Parishad --said that those responsible for the act must be put behind the bars. On Monday, tension prevailed in old Delhi's Chawri Bazaar area after a fight over parking a scooter took a communal turn and a …

Stop Encroachments At Chandni Chowk Or Face Action: Delhi HC To Delhi Municipal Corporation & Police [Read Order]
7 years, 5 months ago

Stop Encroachments At Chandni Chowk Or Face Action: Delhi HC To Delhi Municipal Corporation & Police [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has warned the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and the Delhi Police to stop encroachments at Chandni Chowk or face action.Hearing a Petition filed by the Chandni Chowk Sarv Vyapar Mandal, the Court made reference to a Supreme Court order wherein Chandni Chowk has been declared as a no vending zone. The Delhi High Court has warned …

To reduce congestion, motorised vehicles may be banned in Chandni Chowk
8 years, 11 months ago

To reduce congestion, motorised vehicles may be banned in Chandni Chowk

Hindustan Times  

To decongest Chandni Chowk, the Delhi government will convert the market into a non-motorised, pedestrian friendly zone. A meeting of officials of the Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation, the Public Works Department and Delhi Traffic Police will be held on Friday to check if the proposal is feasible. We are holding a meeting with joint commissioner of police Sharad Agarwal on Friday …

Kejriwal asks to clear Chandni Chowk mess in a week
8 years, 11 months ago

Kejriwal asks to clear Chandni Chowk mess in a week

Hindustan Times  

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday took stock of the Shahjahanabad redevelopment project in a meeting with all stakeholders. The Delhi high court has ordered all authorities responsible to remove encroachments and illegal religious structures within three weeks. The development comes a day after HT carried a report — Orders and plans but no action yet to clear Chandni …

Five-storeyed 100-year-old building collapses in Delhi's Chandni Chowk
11 years, 7 months ago

Five-storeyed 100-year-old building collapses in Delhi's Chandni Chowk

India TV News  

New Delhi, Aug 4: A 100-year-old dilapidated building housing offices, shops and godowns collapsed on Saturday night in Delhi's Chandni Chowk, triggering off a minor fire. Nobody was injured, police and fire officials said. The building named B M Shah, bang opposite the famous Gauri Shankar temple in Chandni Chowk, houses several hundred shops, offices and godowns, where crores of …

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