Team Dispatched to Remove Former TMC MP Mahua Moitra from Government Bungalow
Delhi High Court's refusal, medical plea, and eviction drama surround expelled TMC MP Mahua Moitra's government bungalow. Get the scoop.
In a recent development, the Directorate of Estates has taken decisive action, dispatching a team to evict the former Trinamool Congress MP, Mahua Moitra, from her government bungalow in Delhi. This move comes hot on the heels of the Delhi High Court's refusal to halt the eviction notice issued to Moitra, compelling her to vacate the premises.
Unraveling the Eviction Saga
The official communication from PTI quotes an authoritative source affirming, "A team has been sent to evict the TMC leader from the government bungalow allotted to her as an MP." This marks a significant turn of events as the legal battle intensifies between Moitra and the Directorate of Estates.
Moitra's Defense: Medical Reasons and Legal Complexities
Mahua Moitra, in her plea challenging the eviction notice, cited compelling medical reasons as she appealed to the high court. Her legal representative, Senior Advocate Brij Gupta, informed the court that Moitra had recently undergone a surgical procedure and was currently admitted to a private hospital.
However, Justice Girish Kathpalia, presiding over the case, expressed the court's perspective. He noted that there was no specific rule presented to the court that addressed the eviction of MPs from government accommodation post their tenure. The court highlighted that Moitra's allotment of the government bungalow was tied to her status as an MP, and with her expulsion, she no longer held the right to reside in the bungalow.
Legal Verdict: No Relief for Moitra
In a clear and concise statement, the court dismissed Moitra's plea, emphasizing, "To conclude, in view of the pendency of the issue of expulsion of petitioner (Moitra) before the Supreme Court and the issue of extension of time to vacate the government accommodation being inextricably linked with that, coupled with the fact that as on date petitioner has no right, this court is not inclined to invoke jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India at this stage to restrain the operation of the impugned eviction order. Accordingly, the application stands dismissed."
As the legal battle unfolds, the eviction drama surrounding Mahua Moitra's government bungalow continues to captivate attention, raising questions about the intersection of legal complexities and political expulsions.
