Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Delhi HC Forms Committee for Tughlaqabad Fort Encroachment Survey
The Delhi High Court has created a special group to figure out what's happening with the land around Tughlaqabad Fort.
They'll look at all the buildings and people there.
The goal is to clear out any illegal structures, but also help those who might need to move.
The group has people from the government, the ASI, and other authorities.
They have two months to complete their survey and make a plan.
The court is also asking the CBI to give an update on their investigation.
They hope to resolve issues around the fort while helping any displaced residents.
Delhi High Court formed a committee to survey and address encroachments near Tughlaqabad Fort.
The committee will also create a policy for rehabilitating displaced individuals.
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Secretary chairs the committee.
A fresh demarcation exercise was conducted following court orders.
The CBI was directed to file a status report on related encroachment investigations.
- Who
- Delhi High Court, government officials, and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
- What
- Forming a committee to survey and address encroachments around Tughlaqabad Fort.
- When
- The committee was formed recently, with a two-month timeframe.
- Where
- Tughlaqabad Fort area in Delhi.
- Why
- To remove illegal encroachments, assess affected residents, and create a rehabilitation plan.
- Committee Chairman
- Secretary of Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)
- Focus
- Survey, Encroachment Removal, and Rehabilitation
- Court Action
- Delhi High Court Direction
- Land Area (1995)
- 2,661 bighas
- Timeframe for Survey and Policy
- Two months