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1996 DIGILAW 1301 (SC)

Delhi Development Authority v. Skipper Construction

1996-07-22

B.P.JEEVAN REDDY, K.S.PARIPOORNAN

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JUDGMENT : 1. Mr. Rajeev Dhrian, the learned counsel for Mr. Tejwant Singh says that they have deposited a sum of Rs. 20,000/- in this Court to defray the expenses of valuation by an independent valuer. Accordingly, we request the Chief Commissioner of Income Tax/Wealth Tax, Delhi to designate an appropriate valuer to value the property at No. 3 Aurangzeb Road. He shall estimate the market value of the said property in its present condition, as on 15th July, 1996 and submit a report to this Court within two weeks of the receipt of the copy of thin Order by the Chief Commissioner. 2. The Registry of this Court shall send a letter of request to the Embassy of Israel in India to permit inspection of the property by the Valuation Officer designated by the Commissioner. M. Tejwant Singh and RR-4 shall place all the relevant documents including the documents of purchase relating to this property before the valuer. These documents shall be made available within 24 hours of the Valuation Officer calling upon them for such documents. The Valuation Officer can address a letter or notice in this behalf to Smt. Indra Sawhney learned counsel for Tejwant Singh. A service upon the said counsel will be sufficient service upon Tejwant Singh and Rr-4. Hereafter any notices or letters addressed to Shri Tejwant Singh or his sons shall be served upon Ms. Indra Sawhney. It shall be deemed as sufficient service upon Tejwant Singh and his sons. This Order is passed with the consent of Mr. Rajeev Dhawan, appearing for Tejwant Singh and RR.4. 3. The Valuation submitted by Shri Tejwant Singh in a sealed cover is received. 4. Meanwhile, the office shall prepare a draft proclamation of sale of the said property and place it before the Court for approval. 5. Applications for impleadment will not be entertained at this stage. Kept them pending List on 19th August, 1996.