New Delhi, July 7 -- The Delhi High Court on Monday sought a response from the Centre following a plea by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), challenging a rent demand notice for its former state party office located in Vithalbhai Patel House, Delhi.

Justice Sachin Datta issued the directive while hearing AAP's application in an ongoing case that contests the government's earlier cancellation of the office allotment. The Centre now has two weeks to file its reply, with the next hearing scheduled for July 22.

During proceedings, AAP requested an immediate stay on the June 20 reminder notice. In response, the Centre's counsel stated there was no urgency and assured the court that no action would be taken before the next hearing.

The notice, accor...