Delhi HC seeks Centre’s stand on Ambassador Hotel’s plea against show-cause notice for eviction
The Delhi High Court has requested the Central Government's response to a petition filed by the Ambassador Hotel owners against an eviction notice. The court declined to intervene in the ongoing statutory proceedings, leaving the matter to the estate officer.
Why it matters
This case underscores the legal complexities surrounding land rights and government grants in India, specifically regarding the Public Premises Act.
The Delhi High Court on Thursday (July 9, 2026) asked the Central Government to respond to a petition by the Ambassador Hotel owner against a show-cause notice for eviction from the 7.58-acre premises at Sujan Singh Park In New Delhi.
The court issued notice on the petition by SSobha Singh and Sons Private Limited and granted three weeks to the Centre to file its reply.
The counsel for the petitioner said he apprehended that an order of eviction could be passed on July 10. The matter has been listed before the estate officer on this date.
He urged the court to direct the estate officer to decide the issue of the maintainability of the proceedings under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act before moving ahead in the matter.
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