REGULATORY · INDIA
High Court upholds cancellation of UNI land allotment
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A High Court judgment upheld cancellation of United News of India's land allotment at Rafi Marg, and the Land and Development Office issued an order directing UNI to vacate the premises.
Why it matters
A High Court judgment upheld cancellation of the land allotment to United News of India at Rafi Marg. Pursuant to that judgment, the Land and Development Office issued an order directing UNI to vacate the premises. Delhi Police and Central Reserve Police Force personnel accompanied L&DO officers to the site to provide security and asked staff to leave. At least 50 journalists were removed from the office and the premises was sealed.
Implications
- · UNI loses on-site access to the Rafi Marg facilities and associated newsroom operations housed there.
- · Authorities can enforce possession and maintain the premises sealed, restricting entry for staff and equipment.
- · Law enforcement presence and the L&DO order enable transfer of control of the property away from UNI.
Who is affected
- · news agency operators and management
- · journalists and newsroom staff
- · land and property enforcement officials
- · law enforcement and security personnel
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