New Delhi, July 9: The Supreme Court on Thursday came down heavily on the civic authorities over rampant illegal constructions and repeated non-compliance with its earlier directions, observing that if officials fail to act even after the top court’s orders, it raises serious concerns about the plight of ordinary citizens.
The Bench directed the constitution of an expert committee comprising senior professors and draughtsmen from IIT Delhi, who, along with Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) officials and the amicus curiae, will inspect the Saket, Lajpat Nagar, and Sarojini Nagar areas and submit a report before the apex court.
The bench also sought to know the action taken by civic authorities in the wake of recent incidents and indicated that it would not hesitate to initiate contempt proceedings in cases of continued non-compliance. (IANS)
