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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
JYOTI SINGH
Sudhakar Bhatnagar – Appellant
Versus
Municipal Corporation Of Delhi – Respondent
ORDER :
JYOTI SINGH, J.
CM APPL. 2235/2025
1. Allowed, subject to all just exceptions.
2. Application stands disposed of.
W.P. (C) 481/2025 & CM APPL. 2234/2025
3. This writ petition is preferred on behalf of the Petitioners under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the following reliefs:-
“a. Issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other Writ/order/ direction thereby directing the respondents No.1 to 6 to take appropriate steps to stop the illegal construction and demolish/remove the unauthorized and illegal construction carried by the respondent No.6 at the Property No. A-4, Paryavaran Complex, Ignou Road, Saidulajab, New Delhi-110030.
b. Issue a writ m the nature of mandamus or any other appropriate writ, order or direction in favour of petitioner and against the respondent no.1 to 6 thereby directing the respondent no. l to 6 to demolish the illegal and unlawful existing structure of the building which was illegally constructed by the respondent no.3 & 4 and seal the said property i.e. Property No. A-4, Paryavaran Complex, Ignou Road, Saidulajab, NewDelhi-110030.”
4. Issue notice.
5. Counsels, as above, accept notice on behalf of the respective Respondents.
6. Learned coun
The court upheld the MCD's authority to issue demolition notices for illegal constructions, emphasizing compliance with statutory procedures.
The issuance of a show cause notice by municipal authorities satisfies the need for immediate action against illegal construction under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act.
Municipal authorities must operate within legal frameworks when enforcing demolition orders, respecting property owners' rights to appeal.
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