RA WCom: News from the High Court
Dear Community,
We would like to share the following legal updates:
1. On 23rd February the Hon'ble Madras High Court once again debated the cases filed by us and a residents regarding 2 sets of new regulations recently published by the Secretary, Auroville Foundation, in the Gazette of India regarding admission and termination of residents and the selection of the Working Committee. This time the argument of the Additional Solicitor General (ASG, appearing for the Secretary) was heard. Our senior lawyers had given their arguments in previous hearings.
At the end of the hearing, the Division Bench (the Chief Justice and second judge) decided to give an interim stay to the gazetted regulations until there is a final decision; the final hearing is scheduled for the 25th of March. The orders for the interim stay were dictated in the High Court by the Chief Justice. Essentially the stay means that for the time being the new entry and exit regulations and the new regulations regarding selection of the Working Committee are not applicable. As soon as the orders are published we will share them with the community.
2. The matter about the appeal made by the Auroville Foundation to the judgment of August 12, 2022, relating to TDC, was completed during previous hearings and it is now reserved for judgment. We will share the final ruling when it is published.
3. The matter about the appeal made by the Auroville Foundation to the judgment of August 12, 2022, relating to the Working Committee, was also listed on 23rd February but could not be discussed yesterday and will be posted on a later date.
4. The quo warranto case, in which the group of residents recognized by the Secretary and the Governing Board as the 'Working Committee' have to prove that they are legitimate and enjoy the confidence of the Residents' Assembly, is listed on 11th March.
5. The appeal of the Secretary in the Supreme Court regarding the verdict of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) is now scheduled for 28th February.
We are deeply grateful for the beacon of hope that yesterday's ruling seems to be, and we continue to have faith in the power of prayer and a sincere and active call for truth and justice.
In service,
The Working Committee of the RA
Aravinda, Bharathy, Chali, Mael (TOS), Sauro, Valli
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"content": "RA WCom: News from the High Court\n\nDear Community,\n\nWe would like to share the following legal updates:\n \n1. On 23rd February the Hon'ble Madras High Court once again debated the cases filed by us and a residents regarding 2 sets of new regulations recently published by the Secretary, Auroville Foundation, in the Gazette of India regarding admission and termination of residents and the selection of the Working Committee. This time the argument of the Additional Solicitor General (ASG, appearing for the Secretary) was heard. Our senior lawyers had given their arguments in previous hearings. \nAt the end of the hearing, the Division Bench (the Chief Justice and second judge) decided to give an interim stay to the gazetted regulations until there is a final decision; the final hearing is scheduled for the 25th of March. The orders for the interim stay were dictated in the High Court by the Chief Justice. Essentially the stay means that for the time being the new entry and exit regulations and the new regulations regarding selection of the Working Committee are not applicable. As soon as the orders are published we will share them with the community.\n\n2. The matter about the appeal made by the Auroville Foundation to the judgment of August 12, 2022, relating to TDC, was completed during previous hearings and it is now reserved for judgment. We will share the final ruling when it is published.\n\n3. The matter about the appeal made by the Auroville Foundation to the judgment of August 12, 2022, relating to the Working Committee, was also listed on 23rd February but could not be discussed yesterday and will be posted on a later date. \n\n4. The quo warranto case, in which the group of residents recognized by the Secretary and the Governing Board as the 'Working Committee' have to prove that they are legitimate and enjoy the confidence of the Residents' Assembly, is listed on 11th March.\n\n5. The appeal of the Secretary in the Supreme Court regarding the verdict of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) is now scheduled for 28th February.\n\nWe are deeply grateful for the beacon of hope that yesterday's ruling seems to be, and we continue to have faith in the power of prayer and a sincere and active call for truth and justice.\n\nIn service,\n\nThe Working Committee of the RA\nAravinda, Bharathy, Chali, Mael (TOS), Sauro, Valli",
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