India | Updated May 15, 2006 at 07:25pm IST

Parliament halts Delhi demolitions

Press Trust Of India

New Delhi: In a major relief to thousands of Delhiites reeling under the impact of demolitions, Parliament on Monday approved a Bill proposing a one-year moratorium on punitive action against unauthorised constructions in the national Capital.

The Rajya Sabha passed the Delhi Laws (Special Provision) Bill 2006 by a voice vote after members, cutting across party lines, demanded immediate stoppage of demolitions and sealing of shops.

The Bill, piloted by Urban Development Minister S Jaipal Reddy, provides for status quo as on January 1, 2006, of unauthorised development.

This would include mixed land use, construction beyond sanctioned plans and encroachments by slum dwellers, hawkers and street vendors in the Capital.

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