The Supreme Court will today hear the matter regarding the<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-sealing-drive-supreme-court-slams-kejriwal-government-over-changes-in-master-plan-32346"> ongoing sealing drive</a> in the national capital.

The top court had previously criticised the Delhi Development Authority after it proposed changing some rules in the city&rsquo;s Master Plan 2021.

A Supreme Court-appointed monitoring committee had ordered the sealing of commercial establishments flouting provisions of the 2021 Master Plan.

The sealing drive began on January 7 in Khan Market.

Till now, over 1,500 commercial establishments have been sealed across the city in the sealing drive ordered against the misuse of residential properties for commercial use and non-payment of &#39;conversion charge&#39;.&nbsp;

The Supreme Court had previously in a hearing criticised the Delhi Development Authority after it proposed changing some rules in the city&rsquo;s Master Plan, 2021.

&ldquo;Everybody in Delhi is just keeping their eyes closed and waiting for disaster to happen,&rdquo; said a bench of Justices Madan Lokur and Deepak Gupta. &quot;You [civic bodies] have learnt nothing from Uphaar fire tragedy and incidents in Bawana and Kamala Mills.&quot;

On February 9, the top court directed the Delhi government and the DDA to apprise it whether an environmental impact assessment was conducted before proposing amendments in the Delhi master plan, 2021.

The court asked the state government if the traffic conditions, fire safety and the safety of buildings in the city were taken into consideration before proposing the amendments.&nbsp;

According to the master plan, traders using properties for mixed purposes, have to pay a one-time conversion charge at the rate notified by the Delhi Government.

The ongoing sealing drive, which was restricted to local markets, will now be extended to residential areas.

Earlier, the top court-appointed monitoring committee on directed three civic bodies - South, East and North Delhi - to identify residential buildings where stilt parking is illegally being used for commercial activities.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

A Supreme Court-appointed monitoring committee had ordered the sealing of commercial establishments flouting provisions of the 2021 Master Plan

The Supreme Court will today hear the matter regarding the ongoing sealing drive in the national capital. The top court had previously criticised the Delhi Development Authority after it proposed changing some rules in the city’s Master Plan 2021. A Supreme Court-appointed monitoring committee had ordered the sealing of commercial establishments flouting provisions of the 2021 Master Plan. The sealing drive began on January 7 in Khan Market. Till now, over 1,500 commercial establishments have been sealed across the city in the sealing drive ordered against the misuse of residential properties for commercial use and non-payment of 'conversion charge'. The Supreme Court had previously in a hearing criticised the Delhi Development Authority after it proposed changing some rules in the city’s Master Plan, 2021. “Everybody in Delhi is just keeping their eyes closed and waiting for disaster to happen,” said a bench of Justices Madan Lokur and Deepak Gupta. "You [civic bodies] have learnt nothing from Uphaar fire tragedy and incidents in Bawana and Kamala Mills." On February 9, the top court directed the Delhi government and the DDA to apprise it whether an environmental impact assessment was conducted before proposing amendments in the Delhi master plan, 2021. The court asked the state government if the traffic conditions, fire safety and the safety of buildings in the city were taken into consideration before proposing the amendments. According to the master plan, traders using properties for mixed purposes, have to pay a one-time conversion charge at the rate notified by the Delhi Government. The ongoing sealing drive, which was restricted to local markets, will now be extended to residential areas. Earlier, the top court-appointed monitoring committee on directed three civic bodies - South, East and North Delhi - to identify residential buildings where stilt parking is illegally being used for commercial activities. (With inputs from agencies)

Supreme Court to hear Delhi sealing drive matter

Popular markets in Delhi remained closed for the second day today after the 48-hour shutdown call by the Confederation Of All India Traders (CAIT) who are protesting against the sealing drive by the civic bodies over the past few weeks.

Popular markets including Lajpat Nagar, Karol Bagh, Connaught Place, Khan Market, Chandni Chowk, Karol Bagh and the Defence Colony will be shut today.

Traders have threatened to extend the bandh (strike) to tomorrow if the civic agencies do not stop the sealing drive.

Shops, restaurants and establishments that use residential areas for commercial purposes without paying conversion charges are being sealed.

Delhi&#39;s ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which considers the shutdown to be Bharatiya Janata Party sponsored, says that the sealing could have been prevented.

&quot;It&#39;s BJP&#39;s duty to fill loopholes in the master plan as it is in power in centre and MCD. Sealing could&#39;ve been prevented if BJP did that. All legitimate demands of chief minister Arvind Kejriwal have been approved in the meeting. These demands will be put in public domain,&quot;&nbsp;

On Friday, officials of Delhi Development Authority (DDA) held a meeting with LG Anil Baijal at his residence to discuss issues over the sealing drive in a bid to provide relief to the traders.

DDA member&nbsp;and AAP MLA Somnath Bharti, Congress leader Ajay Maken also joined in a protest held at Lajpat Nagar by the protestors.&nbsp;

(With inputs from ANI)

Popular markets including Lajpat Nagar, Karol Bagh, Connaught Place, Khan Market, Chandni Chowk, Karol Bagh and the Defence Colony will be shut today

Popular markets in Delhi remained closed for the second day today after the 48-hour shutdown call by the Confederation Of All India Traders (CAIT) who are protesting against the sealing drive by the civic bodies over the past few weeks. Popular markets including Lajpat Nagar, Karol Bagh, Connaught Place, Khan Market, Chandni Chowk, Karol Bagh and the Defence Colony will be shut today. Traders have threatened to extend the bandh (strike) to tomorrow if the civic agencies do not stop the sealing drive. Shops, restaurants and establishments that use residential areas for commercial purposes without paying conversion charges are being sealed. Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which considers the shutdown to be Bharatiya Janata Party sponsored, says that the sealing could have been prevented. "It's BJP's duty to fill loopholes in the master plan as it is in power in centre and MCD. Sealing could've been prevented if BJP did that. All legitimate demands of chief minister Arvind Kejriwal have been approved in the meeting. These demands will be put in public domain," On Friday, officials of Delhi Development Authority (DDA) held a meeting with LG Anil Baijal at his residence to discuss issues over the sealing drive in a bid to provide relief to the traders. DDA member and AAP MLA Somnath Bharti, Congress leader Ajay Maken also joined in a protest held at Lajpat Nagar by the protestors. (With inputs from ANI)

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After sealing drive, markets in Delhi remain closed for second day