Delhi High Court rules in favour of DDA

Delhi High Court rules in favour of DDA

Warrants of possession and attachment of property to be executed in accordance with law

The Delhi High Court has held that an appellant relying upon the acquisition of the suit property by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) at the stage of execution proceedings cannot be allowed to remain quiet. This, because it was in the knowledge of the appellant, who continued to enjoy the possession of the property.

Justice Pratibha M Singh observed that the appellant had breached the orders of the court to deposit Rs.10 lakh in addition to the monthly use and occupation charges worth Rs.40,000, due to which the stay was granted.

She further ruled that since the stand of the appellant herself was that the land belonged to the DDA, the execution of warrants of possession and attachment of the suit property against the movable assets (of the judgment debtors) cannot be obstructed or hindered by the appellant in any manner.

The court hearing pertained to the case where the plaintiff, DDA, had not taken possession of the land in question due to built-up houses and constructions on the property.