Former CJI DY Chandrachud to vacate Krishna Menon Marg residence within two weeks.
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CJI DY Chandrachud to vacate Govt bungalow, addresses delay amid rare medical needs of daughters .
Case Overview
Case Name – Justice DY Chandrachud vs Union Ministry of Housing (contextual reference)
Former CJI DY Chandrachud, who retired in November 2024, came under scrutiny for overstaying at the official Government Bungalow at 5, Krishna Menon Marg . In a statement to Bar & Bench, he clarified that the delay was due to his daughters’ rare medical condition, nemaline myopathy and the lack of accessible housing . He confirmed that his family is fully packed and will shift to the new government-allotted house at Teen Murti Marg within two weeks .
Key Aspects
The key aspects of the case are as under –
- Justice Chandrachud officially retired in November 2024 .
- Permitted to stay till April 30, informally extended till May 31 .
- Continued stay led the Supreme Court of India to write to the Housing Ministry for repossession .
- The delay was due to medical and logistical needs of his differently-abled daughters .
- Internal extension was granted, but not as per post-retirement legal entitlement .
Legal Insights
The legal insights relating to the case are as under –
- Supreme Court Judges Rules, 2022 (Amended) :
- Rule 3B : Retired Chief Justices are entitled to rent-free Type VII accommodation for six months from the date of retirement .
- Rule 4 : Occupation of Type VIII accommodation (like the Krishna Menon Marg bungalow) requires prior permission and is subject to payment of a license fee .
- Rule 5 : If no such permission is granted, continued occupation beyond six months is deemed unauthorized .
- Rule 3B : Retired Chief Justices are entitled to rent-free Type VII accommodation for six months from the date of retirement .
- Justice Chandrachud offered to pay market rent in compliance with Rule 4, acknowledging that his stay exceeded the formal entitlement .
Court’s Verdict
There was no judicial verdict, but the Supreme Court of India administrative wing requested immediate repossession of the Type VIII Government Bungalow . Justice Chandrachud responded by clarifying the situation and assured full compliance with legal and procedural norms .
Source- Supreme Court of India
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