Moitra was issued a letter on December 11, 2023 and asked by the government to vacate her house by January 7, 2024. This came after she was expelled from parliament on December 8.
The TMC leader challenged the government’s order and argued that the legality of her expulsion as a Member of Parliament (MP) is presently pending adjudication before the Supreme Court of India and therefore, the Directorate of Estates’ notice/letter was illegal.
In the alternative, Moitra urged the Court to issue directions that would allow her to continue to reside at her current residence till the results of the 2024 general elections are declared.
“In the event that the petitioner is so allowed, she will readily undertake to pay any charges that may be applicable for the extended period of stay,” Moitra submitted.
She argued that her eviction from government accommodation would affect her ability to carry out activities she would be required to do in the run-up to the next general elections.
Source: Barandbench
