In a recent development, the Directorate of Estates has issued an eviction notice to former Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament, Mahua Moitra. Expelled from the Lok Sabha in December, Moitra has been asked to vacate the government bungalow allocated to her as an MP. Sources from the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry revealed that the notice, issued on Tuesday, demands immediate evacuation.
The directive comes after Moitra was initially instructed to leave the premises by January 7, following the cancellation of her allotment. As the eviction notice was served this week, officials from the Directorate of Estates are now set to ensure prompt compliance. The government is taking steps to reclaim the allocated residence.
Facing expulsion on December 8 for alleged “unethical conduct,” Moitra found herself entangled in legal proceedings. The Delhi High Court, on January 4, directed her to approach the Directorate of Estates with a request to continue occupying the government accommodation. Justice Subramoniun Prasad acknowledged that, in exceptional circumstances, residents can overstay for up to six months, subject to certain charges. The court refrained from making observations on the merits of the case and emphasized the need for the Directorate of Estates to handle the matter in accordance with the law.
The court allowed Moitra to withdraw her petition, emphasizing that the Directorate of Estates must independently decide on her case. It underscored the necessity of issuing proper notices before eviction, emphasizing that the government must follow legal procedures to remove the petitioner. While Moitra was accused of accepting gifts from businessman Darshan Hiranandani and sharing her user ID and password of the Parliament website, the court refrained from making a judgment on the expulsion’s merits.
In the wake of these developments, a team of officials is expected to ensure the prompt eviction of Mahua Moitra from the government bungalow. The legal proceedings surrounding this case highlight the delicate balance between parliamentary conduct and the legal procedures for eviction.
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