Delhi HC tells Centre to decide on allotment of office space to AAP by July 25
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday gave the Centre time until July 25 to decide on the allotment of office space to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the Capital on account of it being recognised as a national party.
The court had on June 5 granted six weeks to the Centre to decide on AAP’s request in the matter. On Tuesday, however, the Directorate of Estates, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs sought four more weeks to comply with the court’s direction, saying it was occupied with the “mammoth task” of allotting accommodation to newly inducted Members of Parliament.
AAP’s counsel opposed the Centre’s request, saying that the six-week deadline would expire on Wednesday. The counsel added that the Supreme Court had granted the party time till August 10 as the last opportunity to vacate its present office at Rouse Avenue.