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SC tells Delhi to transfer its ad budget to pay for RRTS project, but keeps order in abeyance for a week

The Supreme Court on November 21 directed the Delhi government to “transfer” its advertisement budget for the current year to pay its contribution towards the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project, but held the order in abeyance for a week.

A Bench of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia scheduled the next hearing on November 28 “to see what you [Delhi government] have done” in the meanwhile.

The court said it was “constrained” to pass the order, as the Delhi government has not contributed its share of ₹415 crore owed to the RRTS project despite repeated orders from the court and an assurance from the government in a July 24 hearing. “You did not even come and seek an extension of time... You cannot take this court for granted,” Justice Kaul addressed senior advocate Meenakshi Arora, appearing for the Delhi government.

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