The Delhi High Court will take up on August 25 the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) petition requesting the allotment of a residential government accommodation for its national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal.

Justice Sachin Datta adjourned the matter for a comprehensive hearing, during which the court will consider AAP’s appeal for directions to the central government to provide a residence for Kejriwal.

The petition argues that as per the guidelines for allotment of government housing to political parties, the head of a recognised national party is eligible for one official residence in Delhi, provided they do not own a home or have access to one in any other official role.

Senior advocate Rahul Mehra, appearing for the party, told the court, "All conditions for eligibility are satisfied. Our national convenor, who also serves as national president, requires a centrally located residence."

Mehra further stated that the party had initially written to the authorities on September 20 last year and followed up with reminders, but no action was taken.

He pointed out that a previous bench had granted AAP office space when the party lacked one, and now the request pertains specifically to residential accommodation.

According to the petition, Kejriwal vacated his official residence at 6, Flagstaff Road, on October 4 after resigning as Chief Minister. Since then, he has been staying at a government residence of another party member near Mandi House.