When will DY Chandrachud vacate CJI’s official residence? This reason was given to delay

New Delhi: Former Chief Justice of Supreme Court DY Chandrachud has not yet vacated his government house. When the Supreme Court administration wrote a letter to the Center in this regard, the former Chief Justice has cited personal reasons for the delay in vacating the bungalow.

This reason was given not to vacate the bungalow

Chandrachud said that the delay in vacating government houses was due to his family reasons. He said that he has “two daughters who need special needs.” The former CJI said, “My daughters have serious Comorbidities and genetic problems – especially Nemaline Myopathy, who are being treated by AIIMS experts.”

I understand my responsibilities

He said that it is taking time to find a suitable house for the family, although he admitted that it was a personal problem. Former Chief Justice Chandrachud clarified that this has been discussed with the Supreme Court judges and officials. Emphasizing that he is fully aware of his responsibilities due to “being holding the supreme judicial post”, he said that he would vacate the government house in a few days. Chandrachud said that even in the past, former Chief Justices have been given time to extend the time to stay in government residence after retirement.

Supreme Court’s letter to Central Government

The Supreme Court on July 1 wrote a letter to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (Mohua) stating that Lutyens should be immediately vacated on Krishna Menon Marg in Delhi – which is prescribed for the current CJI – which is prescribed for the current CJI. Former Chief Justice Chandrachud left the post eight months ago, he still lives in a type of VIII bungalow. After Justice Chandrachud, Sanjeev Khanna became the Chief Justice but could not find the government bungalow allotted for the Chief Justice.

What is the rule of the bungalow for CJI?

According to the rules, the Chief Justice of India can stay in the government bungalow till six months after retiring. According to the Supreme Court’s letter, Chandrachud wrote a letter to the then CJI Khanna on December 18, 2024, requesting his stay in the bungalow till April 30, 2025. His request was approved by the then Chief Justice Sanjeev Khanna. After this, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs allowed Justice Chandrachud to stay in the government bungalow on the basis of license fee of Rs 5,430 per month.