JUDGMENT

D.N. Patel, Chief Justice (Oral)

Proceedings in the matter have been conducted through video conferencing.

1. This Public Interest Litigation has been preferred with the following prayers:

"a. Direct a thorough court-monitored investigation by SIT or by the CBI into the rampant illegal/unauthorized construction at the protected monument i.e. Tughlakabad fort.

b. Direct the respondent no. 1 to 5 to initiate action against the respondent nos. 6 and 7 for such encroachment, under the supervision of this Hon'ble Court.

c. Direct the concerned Police Station i.e. Police Station Govind Puri to provide protection to the petitioner and his family and take necessary actions for the well being of the petitioner and his family under the supervision of this Hon'ble Court.

d. Issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to the respondents to demolish the illegal construction and encroached area and forthwith stop the illegal construction/encroachment in the protected area of