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Supreme Court Urges Repossession of CJI Bungalow From DY Chandrachud

The housing ministry has been asked to repossess the bungalow after Chandrachud’s post-retirement accommodation permission expired in May.

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Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud continues to occupy the official CJI bungalow at Krishna Menon Marg in New Delhi, months after his retirement, prompting a formal request from the Supreme Court to vacate the residence.

Overview

  • On July 1, the Supreme Court administration formally wrote to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs requesting immediate takeover of Bungalow No. 5, Krishna Menon Marg.
  • Rule 3B of the Supreme Court Judges (Amendment) Rules, 2022 allows a retired CJI only a Type VII residence for six months, and Chandrachud’s Type VIII stay lapsed on May 10 with extensions ending May 31.
  • Successive Chief Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Bhushan R. Gavai opted not to occupy the Krishna Menon Marg bungalow, leaving it under Chandrachud’s use until the court intervened.
  • Four current Supreme Court judges remain without official housing, living in transit flats or guest houses, heightening the urgency to reclaim the prime accommodation.
  • Chandrachud says he will vacate within days as his daughters’ special medical needs require a wheelchair-friendly home and his new rented residence completes renovations.