Fri Feb 07 05:05:42 UTC 2025: ## Delhi High Court Demands Action on Sainik Farms Regularization
**New Delhi, February 7, 2025** – The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued a stern warning to the central government, demanding a swift resolution to the long-standing issue of regularizing the Sainik Farms colony in south Delhi. The court expressed its frustration over the delay, noting that the matter, involving petitions dating back to 2015, has been pending for far too long.
The court criticized the Centre for failing to provide a concrete decision on regularization in its affidavit, instead stating only that a “policy decision” was needed. Justice [Justice’s name, if available in original article] stated that the colony’s fate needed to be decided immediately and that the ongoing construction within the colony was a direct result of the government’s inaction. The judge further emphasized the plight of war widows residing in the colony, urging the government to find a solution.
While the Centre previously stated it was focused on redeveloping 1,797 unauthorized colonies, excluding affluent ones like Sainik Farms, the court rejected this justification. The court questioned why construction was allowed to continue if the land was designated agricultural, holding the government accountable for the situation.
The hearing has been adjourned to March, with the court directing the government to present a concrete plan. The court also instructed the Centre to address a separate petition allowing residents to carry out necessary repairs on their properties. The ruling underscores the court’s determination to finally resolve the protracted dispute over the Sainik Farms colony’s future.
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