New Delhi, May 30 -- The Delhi High Court on Friday, in interim relief, stayed the UP irrigation department's proposed eviction/ demolition of 115 properties in Okhla.

The high court has sought the department's response. Residents of these properties have approached the court against the notice. Justice Sachin Datta, after hearing the submissions by counsel for the petitioners, issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Department.

The High court, after seeking a response from the respondent department, listed the matter for hearing on August 4. Advocate Dr. Farrukh Khan, counsel for the petitioners, submitted that the proposed eviction/demolition notice is arbitrary and illegal, as the department has no title to the land.

He sought...