The Delhi [ Images ] high court on Wednesday issued notices to the Centre, Delhi government and Delhi Development Authority on a petition seeking directions to use surplus land available in the city to rehabilitate the traders affected by the sealing drive.

A Bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Vijender [ Images ] Jain and Justice Kailash Gambhir directed the central and state governments and DDA to file their reply within four weeks on the petition filed by 'Saraansh', a welfare association.

The petition submitted that shortage of commercial space in Delhi had resulted in commercial use of residential premises.