PTC News Desk: Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra has once again taken her fight against the Directorate of Estate's eviction notice to the Delhi High Court. The case, concerning Moitra's government bungalow in the national capital, has been listed before Justice Girish Kathpaliya.
The Directorate of Estates, responsible for managing the Central government's official and residential properties, issued the eviction order following Moitra's expulsion from the Lok Sabha last year. The government bungalow had been allotted to her during her tenure as a Member of Parliament, and with her no longer holding that position, the directive to vacate the premises was issued.
The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry added to the pressure by sending another notice to Moitra on Wednesday, emphasising the urgency of vacating the house. A team of officials from the Directorate of Estates is reportedly set to ensure compliance.
Moitra's expulsion from the Lok Sabha last month was a result of the Ethics Committee finding her guilty of misconduct. The allegations revolved around her sharing parliamentary website login credentials with businessman Darshan Hiranandani in exchange for bribes. Moitra defended herself, asserting that she shared the details to have Hiranandani's staff assist in typing out her questions on the portal, with no monetary exchange intended.
The Directorate of Estates had initially set a deadline for Moitra to vacate the house by January 7, and the department has issued several notices to enforce the eviction.
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In a previous legal development on January 4, the Delhi High Court directed Moitra to seek permission from the Directorate of Estates to continue occupying the government accommodation allotted to her. While acknowledging the rule allowing authorities to permit residents to overstay for up to six months, the court emphasized that the Directorate of Estates should independently assess and decide on Moitra's case.
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(Inputs from agencies)