The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed local authorities to take action within two weeks for the removal of encroachment from the Okhla Industrial area while asking the Delhi Police to ensure that sufficient force is provided for the same.
The order was passed by a Bench of Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Navin Chawla on a suo motu PIL initiated by the High Court over the issue of illegal construction and encroachment on public land in the Okhla Industrial area.
“We direct action to be taken without any delay and positively within the next two weeks. We direct the Commissioner of Police, Delhi Police to ensure that sufficient force is provided to the SDMC and DSIIDC for the removal of encroachment as identified,” said the court. The matter would be heard next on May 31.