PRATHIBA M. SINGH
Samaira Jewels Pvt. Ltd – Appellant
Versus
Government of NCT of Delhi – Respondent
JUDGMENT
Prathiba M. Singh, J. (Oral)
1. This hearing has been done through hybrid mode.
2. The present set of petitions have been filed by the Petitioners seeking de-sealing of their properties which were sealed by the Department of Excise, GNCTD due to non-payment of licence fees by their Lessee/Tenant, Respondent No.3- Popular Spirits LLP. The Petitioners further seek directions to the Respondents to dispose of the stocks lying in their properties as also vacant and peaceful possession of their properties.
3. The Petitioners are the owners of the properties which are detailed below:
| S. No. | Writ Petition(C) | Cause Title | Address |
| 1. | W.P.(C) 17279/2022 | Neelam Aggarwal & Ors. Vs. GNCTD & Ors. | Shop Nos. 101, 102, 103- A, 103-B, 105, 106, 107,109 & 110 GF, Dawars Janak Market, LSC, Plot-5, C-1 Block Janakpuri, New Delhi- 110058 |
| 2. | W.P.(C) 131/2023 | Lokesh Sharma Vs. GNCTD & Ors. | Nos. 5&6, GF, Ashoka (Main) Park, Rohtak Road, Delhi-110035 |
| 3. | W.P.(C) 1157/2023 | Pradeep Kumar & Anr. Vs. GNCTD & Ors. | B-1, East Baldev Park near Tikona Park, Parwana Road, Delhi-51 |
| 4. | W.P.(C) 1180/2023 | Darshan Lal Vs. GNCTD & Ors. | P roperty No. 11/51, Geeta Colony, Delhi-110031 |
| 5. | W.P.(C) 1187/2023 | Ravinder Sukhija & Ors. Vs. GNCT | |
Point of law : Interfering with the sealing/closing of the Petitioners’ factory premises would not effect or hamper the investigation so carried out.
The court approved the temporary de-sealing of premises for stock movement, emphasizing compliance with administrative permits and the role of regulatory authorities.
The court affirmed the necessity for administrative bodies to accommodate lawful business operations upon receipt of relevant permissions, balancing enforcement with procedural fairness.
Petitioner may file for de-sealing under Rule 12B, with statutory obligations outlined for timely decisions.
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