Justice Karia pointed to the survey report furnished by the MCD detailing the status of PGs in the Outer North (Narela Zone).
The Court noted that there were 82 PGs in the area, but none of them followed the master plan.
The Court also questioned the Delhi government about the status of a statutory mechanism to regulate PGs.
Meanwhile, the Delhi University (DU) filed an affidavit stating that at present, it has hostel facility for nearly 5,600 students.
However, the Court was informed by the petitioner that nearly 1.3 lakh students study at the University.
A Division Bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia heard the matter today and questioned the legality of these PGs as they, according to the MCD, do not follow the master plan.
Justice Karia pointed to the survey report furnished by the MCD detailing the status of PGs in the Outer North (Narela Zone). The Court noted that there were 82 PGs in the area, but none of them followed the master plan.
The Court also questioned the Delhi government about the status of a statutory mechanism to regulate PGs.
Standing Counsel Sameer Vashisht told the Bench that the High-Powered Committee (HPC) of the government will be meeting soon to consider the issue.
Meanwhile, the Delhi University (DU) filed an affidavit stating that at present, it has hostel facility for nearly 5,600 students. However, the Court was informed by the petitioner that nearly 1.3 lakh students study at the University.
The Court termed the DU’s affidavit “absolutely vague” and directed it to file a fresh reply.
It also ordered the petitioners to file their replies to the affidavits filed by the government authorities and said that the case will be heard on October 14.
