On Tuesday, the Delhi High Court extended the Centre's deadline to July 25 to decide on allotting office space to the AAP, which is recognized as a national party. Earlier, on June 5, the court had granted the Centre six weeks to make this decision.

The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, through the Directorate of Estates, requested an additional four weeks, citing its ongoing efforts to allocate accommodation to parliamentarians.

The AAP's legal counsel opposed this extension, highlighting that the Supreme Court had already granted the party until August 10 to vacate its current office in Rouse Avenue. Previously, the Supreme Court had set deadlines, noting that the land was originally allotted for expanding judicial infrastructure.

The court emphasized the need for a timely decision, questioning the Centre's delay in addressing the High Court's directive.

Justice Sanjeev Narula noted that ample time had already been provided to the authorities and declined to grant a further extension beyond four weeks.

"However, considering the overall facts & circumstances, the time period is extended till July 25, 2024. This court expects that no further applications will be presented by the applicant for seeking extension," the court said.