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Delhi High Court upholds cancellation of UNI land allotment
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Land and Development Office's cancellation of the allotment of government land at 9 Rafi Marg to United News of India and directed officials to take immediate possession of the property.
Why it matters
The High Court judgment dated March 20 upheld the L&DO cancellation of the allotment to United News of India in W.P.(C) 5363/2023. The L&DO had cancelled the allotment by letter dated March 29, 2026 after issuing a show-cause notice on January 12, 2023, citing failure to undertake the planned composite office construction for four decades. The court directed concerned officials to immediately take possession of the property and ensure its utilisation in accordance with law. Delhi Police sealed the UNI office at 9 Rafi Marg citing the court order.
Implications
- · Loss of occupancy and operational access to the 9 Rafi Marg premises for the news agency occupants.
- · Government officials assume custody and control of the property for lawful utilisation.
- · Sealing of the office disrupts newsroom and administrative functions located at the site.
Who is affected
- · news agency operators and onsite newsroom teams
- · land administration and property custody officials
- · facilities and premises management teams
What to watch
- · Court-directed immediate possession of the property (judgment dated March 20)
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