JUDGMENT

SANJEEV NARULA, J. (Oral):

1. The Petitioners, who are licensees of kiosks at the Inter State Bus Terminals1 in Anand Vihar, Delhi, have filed this writ petition challenging the termination notice dated 10th September, 20242. The Impugned notice(s), issued by Respondent No. 2, terminate their licenses on the purported grounds of redevelopment of the ISBT. However, the Petitioners contend that this reason is unsubstantiated, arguing that no large-scale redevelopment is taking place at the site. They claim that only minor repair work is underway, which is being carried out in phases, and does not warrant the termination of their licenses. Additionally, they argue that no formal tender for redevelopment has been issued by Respondent No. 2, further 1 “ISTBs”

Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed W.P.(C) 14023/2024 & connected matters Page 2 of 11 undermining the legitimacy of the termination notice. In light of these facts, the Petitioners argue that the termination is arbitrary, devoid of reason, and in clear violation of their rights.

2. The Petitioners further argue that under the 2016 policy,3 Respondent No. 2 is duty bound to provide alternative space/ shop in case of re-