Supreme Court Clampdown: Chandni Chowk Shops Shut Down

The Supreme Court has ordered the shutdown of commercial activities in specified residential properties in Chandni Chowk, Delhi. This resulted in the closure of around ten shops. The court directive includes possible sealing or demolition of properties, with police patrolling to deter unauthorized construction.

In a significant move, around ten shops in Delhi's bustling Chandni Chowk have been closed following a Supreme Court directive. According to Sanjeev Bhargaw, president of the Delhi Chandni Chowk Association, this action was prompted by the court's July 18 order, which prohibits commercial activities in certain residential properties.

To enforce compliance with the court's mandate, authorities have been instructed to seal offending properties and execute demolition orders where a stay has not been granted. Bhargaw noted that so far, three to four shops have been sealed, while other shopkeepers voluntarily shut their establishments.

The enforcement measures are further bolstered by a police presence in the area, aimed at preventing illegal or unauthorized construction activities. This underscores the gravity of adherence to the court's ruling concerning regulatory actions against unapproved commercial utilities.

(With inputs from agencies.)