Orders Committee to Refrain from Alienating Land in Haryana and Shahdara
New Delhi, May 12 – The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) not to alienate, lease, or grant third-party rights over its properties in Haryana’s Bigar and Delhi’s Shahdara, as part of ongoing proceedings linked to unpaid dues worth nearly Rs 400 crore.Justice Anish Dayal issued the directive on May 2 while hearing a contempt petition against the DSGMC. The petition alleges that the committee failed to comply with previous court orders regarding payment of arrears, benefits, and allowances to teachers employed by the Guru Harkrishan Public School (GHPS) Society, in line with the Sixth and Seventh Central Pay Commissions.
Mandatory Undertaking Required
The High Court has ordered both DSGMC and the GHPS(ND) Society to submit an affidavit confirming that no part of the land will be alienated, rented, or licensed in any form that would compromise ownership or possession.Absolute Bar on Land Dealings Without Court Approval
The court imposed a categorical prohibition on any alienation or creation of possessory rights for the two key properties — 292 acres in Bigar, Haryana, and 15 acres in Shahdara, Delhi — without its prior approval. It also barred the creation of any encumbrance on these assets.Properties Viewed as Crucial to Dues Recovery
Noting the substantial value of the land, the High Court emphasized the need to safeguard the assets, suggesting they could play a significant role in settling the Rs 400 crore owed to teachers.Valuation Report Due by September
To assess the potential of the properties in clearing dues, the court also appointed a valuer and sought a comprehensive valuation report on these parcels and other DSGMC assets by September 7.The order reflects the judiciary’s continued oversight on the financial and administrative responsibilities of religious and educational trusts, particularly when they fail to meet legal obligations to employees.