Plea before Delhi HC seeks action against clubs in residential area in Safdarjung Enclave

New Delhi, Mar 29 (PTI) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought the stand of city authorities on a public interest litigation demanding action against clubs and bars stated to be operating in an residential area in Safdurjung Enclave here.

Petitioner Prashant Kumar Umrao, lawyer and BJP spokesperson, contended in the plea that these outlets are operating in the residential area of Humanyunpur Village and have become a source of nuisance for not only the residents but also those visiting nearby public places such as Deer Park.

A bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad issued notice to the Department of Excise, Entertainment, & Luxury Tax, Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Delhi Police on the plea and asked the petitioner to also make the clubs concerned a party to the proceedings.