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Delhi High Court Demands Housing Files in Kejriwal Bungalow Case, Questions ‘Pick-And-Choose’ Allotments

The judge set a September 18 deadline for the Centre to file records, including the policy, the waiting list, and the 35 Lodhi Estate allotment date.

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The court remarked that a long waiting list could not deter allotment of residence. (Representative photo)
The nest hearing will take place on September 18. (Arvind Kejriwal | Facebook)

Overview

  • The court said the allotment process appears like a free‑for‑all and warned the Centre it cannot pick and choose who gets government housing.
  • Justice Sachin Datta directed the government to produce the governing policy, the current waiting list, and the exact date 35 Lodhi Estate was allotted.
  • Additional Solicitor General Chetan Sharma acknowledged that 35 Lodhi Estate has been allotted to a minister of state and argued a party cannot demand a specific bungalow.
  • AAP contended Arvind Kejriwal qualifies for one residence under a 2014 guideline for national party presidents and accused the Centre of delays and repeated passover requests.
  • The court noted Kejriwal vacated 6 Flagstaff Road on October 4, 2024 and has been staying at a party member’s official residence, while 35 Lodhi Estate was vacated by Mayawati in May.