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These artists, including singers, classical dancers, painters, and photographers have been residing in government bungalows for decades under a discretionary quota.

Eight eminent artistes, artistes asked to vacate government accommodations, Delhi accommodation, May 2, rita ganguly, Bhajan Sopori, KR Subanna, Kamal Sabri, Geetanjali Lal

A senior Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry official said out of 28 artistes, there are still around eight who have not moved out of their government accommodations despite multiple notices.

According to the government's policy, up to 40 artistes can be allotted accommodation under a special quota.

He was pushed out, not allowed to finish meal

The Centre on Wednesday asked eight eminent artistes, who were allotted government accommodations years ago but which were cancelled in 2014, to vacate the facilities by May 2.

As eviction proceedings at a Padma awardee's home began on Tuesday, artists questioned why elderly legends are being mistreated.

Earlier this month, the Delhi High Court had refused to grant more time to classical artiste Rita Ganguly who had challenged a single judges decision directing her and others to vacate government allotted residences

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to grant more time to Indian classical artiste Rita Ganguly, who had challenged a single judges decision directing her and others to vacate government allotted residences in the national capital by April end. India News | HC Refuses to Extend Time for Artistes to Vacate Government Allotted Residence.