JUDGMENT

Sanjeev Sachdeva, J. (Oral)--The hearing was conducted through video conferencing.

2. Petitioner has filed the subject petition seeking a restraint on the respondent from proceeding with the demolition proceedings against the property of the petitioner till the Appellate Tribunal, MCD becomes operational.

3. It is contended that Appellate Tribunal, MCD was not functional because the Presiding Officer had not yet taken charge.

4. It is informed by learned counsel for the respondent that the Presiding Officer, Appellate Tribunal, MCD has taken charge today and the hearing of appeals have commenced.

5. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the appeal of the petitioner stands adjourned to 16.07.2021.

6. In view of the above, this petition is disposed of with a direction that no coercive action shall be taken against the property of the petitioner for a period of three weeks from today.

7. Petitioner is permitted to move an application before the Appellate Tribunal, MCD within one week for early hearing of his appeal and stay application. On such an application being filed, Appellate Tribunal, MCD shall take up the stay application for consideration within