The Delhi High Court has stayed the eviction notice issued to Kathak exponent Pandit Birju Maharaj by the Centre asking him to vacate the government accommodation allotted to him. "In view of the above, the impugned notice dated October 9, 2020, is stayed till the next date of hearing," the high court stated in its order on passed on Wednesday. The high court listed the matter for further hearing on January 22, 2021. Birju Maharaj is a renowned Kathak artist and was allotted a government accommodation on account of his accomplishments and by virtue of the impugned notices, the court noted. The 27 artists included Pandit Birju Maharaj, Jatin Das, Jayarama Rao, Bharati Shivaji, Kamalini Asthana, Kanaka Srinavasana and several other high profile artists.

Source: dna December 31, 2020 15:00 UTC