This order dismisses a writ petition challenging the non-extension of an MoU for running a cafeteria at Purana Qila by ASI. The court held public interest in conservation trumps legitimate expectation.
Petition along with all pending applications dismissed.
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UNION OF INDIA & ANR ..... Respondents Through: Mr. Jasmeet Singh, CGSC for R-1 & 2.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJIV SHAKDHER
C.M. Appl. No.17839/2018(Exemption)
W.P.(C) 4621/2018 & C.M. Appl. No.17838/2018
run a Cafeteria at Purana Qila and Safdurjung Tomb. The license given to the petitioner was for a period of one year with a clause for further extension upto two years, albeit, with the mutual consent of parties which includes ASI.
petitioners with regard to the legitimate expectation is concerned, it would square off against ASI‟s stand, which is, that the site is required for carrying out the conservation.
MAY 02, 2018/ak
RAJIV SHAKDHER, J
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the legitimate expectation of petitioners to extend MoU is defeated by public interest in conservation of ancient monuments.
K Mahendra Singh & Anr
Union of India & Anr
Rajiv Shakdher
As recorded by the court registry
A petition under Article 226 of the Constitution asking a High Court to issue a writ against the State or a public authority in a civil matter.
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