Legislative Assembly
National Capital Territory of Delhi

“The Legislative Assembly in its sitting on 16th March 2018 resolves that: Whereas, the ongoing sealing drive in various markets in the National Capital Territory of Delhi has wreaked havoc among the traders and has left thousands of workers unemployed; and It takes a lifetime and in many cases generations to set-up any establishment for livelihood; and A metropolis of the size of Delhi has come up over centuries and has witnessed hard working people contributing immensely to the country’s economy; and After 2012, the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India had given ample opportunities to the DDA and Municipal Corporations in Delhi to regularise the existing commercial establishments; The unjustified sealing drive being carried out today is a direct consequence of the negligence and inefficiency of Delhi Development Authority and Municipal Corporations of Delhi; and Not only are the MCDs resorting to sealing of commercial establishments by force without even checking the papers/documents, but Delhi Police has also been unleashed to terrorise innocent traders and their family members, which was seen in full force in Amar Colony Lajpat Nagar recently; and Such a state of affairs in the country’s national capital is unacceptable and an atmosphere of fear prevails in Delhi markets today; Now therefore, this House strongly condemns the use of force and brutalities committed on innocent traders and their families; and Demands that the ongoing sealing in various markets of Delhi be immediately stopped; and Further resolves that the Central government should take all possible steps, including bringing a new bill, amending existing laws in the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament, or issuing Ordinance; and Also resolves that DDA should suitably amend the Master Plan; and Also resolves to request the Monitoring Committee of the Hon’ble Supreme Court to hold the sealing activities till such time as the Central Government takes suitable corrective steps.”