Archive · 6 Sep 2025
Supreme Court Condemns MCD for Monument Neglect
The Supreme Court is unhappy with the MCD for not keeping the Gumti of Shaikh Ali monument clean.
The court said that if a dignitary was coming, the area would be cleaned immediately.
The court has summoned the MCD commissioner to court.
The court has found the MCD isn't following its orders.
The court wants the Delhi government to declare the monument protected.
Supreme Court criticized MCD for neglecting the Gumti of Shaikh Ali monument.
The court found non-compliance with its orders.
The MCD commissioner was summoned and assured the removal of a cemented portion.
The court directed a senior official to monitor the situation.
The court ordered the Delhi government to declare the monument a protected site.
- Who
- Supreme Court and Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)
- What
- Supreme Court criticized MCD for poor upkeep of the Gumti of Shaikh Ali monument.
- When
- September 4th, 2024 and ongoing
- Where
- Defence Colony, Delhi
- Why
- To ensure the monument's proper maintenance and protection.
- Monument
- Gumti of Shaikh Ali
- Location
- Defence Colony, Delhi
- Court
- Supreme Court
- MCD Commissioner
- Summoned
- Next Hearing
- September 18
- Order
- Declare monument protected
