New Delhi, March 21 -- Government sources have clarified that the sealing of new agency UNI's office at 9 Rafi Marg in the capital was carried out as the Government was duty bound to ensure optimal use of public resources.

According to Government sources action was taken after the High Court concluded that UNI, failed to fulfill the core condition of construction for the planned composite office building for the past four decades and demonstrated lack of intent and capacity while not cooperating in joint development and acted in violation of usage conditions.

Accordingly, the cancellation of allotment by L&DO was held to be lawful, justified, and in public interest. The court upheld the principle that land allotted for specific purposes...