Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Allahabad HC Orders Status Quo on GDA Demolition Notices
The Allahabad High Court has told the Ghaziabad Development Authority to hold off on demolishing some buildings.
The buildings were built on land that the GDA said was public land and illegal.
The court is concerned because people have been living there for a long time, maybe 40 or 50 years.
The court wants to make sure these people have somewhere else to go if they have to move.
The court has told the local government to create a plan to help the people who live there.
The case will be discussed again on August 22 to check on the plan.
Allahabad High Court ordered a status quo on demolition notices by the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA).
The notices concerned alleged illegal properties on public land.
Court acknowledged petitioners' occupancy for 40-50 years.
The court directed the district administration and GDA to formulate a rehabilitation scheme for the old inhabitants.
The next hearing is scheduled for August 22.
- Who
- The Allahabad High Court, the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA), and the residents of properties.
- What
- Allahabad HC directed status quo on demolition notices issued by the GDA regarding properties on public land.
- When
- The order was issued on July 31, with the next hearing set for August 22.
- Where
- Prayagraj, UP
- Why
- To ensure the old inhabitants, belonging to the weaker sections of society, are considered for a rehabilitation scheme before any demolition.
Residents
GDA
Rehabilitation Concerns
Residents
Petitioners are old inhabitants and are facing uprooting without a proper rehabilitation plan.
GDA
N/A
- Court
- Allahabad High Court
- Authority
- Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA)
- Subject
- Demolition notices on illegal properties
- Location
- Prayagraj, UP
- Occupancy
- 40-50 years
- Next Hearing
- August 22