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Dr. S. Jaitley and Anr. v. MCD and Ors.

Delhi HC7 Nov 2024W.P.(C)/13599/2023

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Petitioners sought police protection while documenting unauthorised construction near Chandni Chowk, Delhi. The court directed the SHO, Police Station Lahori Gate, to look into their complaints, and directed that further complaints of unauthorised construction be filed before the STF for expeditious decision in accordance with law.

What did the court decide?

Police protection complaint to be examined by SHO Lahori Gate; unauthorised construction complaints to be decided by STF.

Dr. S. Jaitley and Anr. Vs MCD and Ors. — Municipal and Town Planning | Delhi HC (2024)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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- W.P.(C) 13599/2023

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DR. S. JAITLEY AND ANR .....Petitioners

Through:

versus

MCD AND ORS

.....Respondents

Through: Ms.Manini Brar, Amicus Curiae with Ms.Srishti Agarwal, Advocate. Mr.Sanjeev Sagar, Standing Counsel with Ms.Nazia Parveen, Advocate for MCD. Mr.Udit Malik, ASC (Civil) with Mr.Vishal Chanda, Advocate for GNCTD. Mr.Anupam S.Sharma, Special Counsel with Mr.Pakash Airan, Ms.Harpreet Kalsi, Mr.Ripudaman Sharma, Mr.Vashisht Rao and Mr.Syamantak Modgill, Advocates for ED. Mr.Vedansh Anand, GP with Mr.Sachin Saraswat and Ms.Saumyadip Chakraborty, Advocates.

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CORAM: HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE TUSHAR RAO GEDELA

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O R D E R % 07.11.2024

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CM APPL.65103/2024

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Present application has been filed on behalf of the

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This is a digitally signed order.

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The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 11/11/2024 at 11:31:39

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applicants/petitioners seeking police protection for themselves and their family members.

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Learned Amicus Curiae states that prolongation of the present proceedings has created a very precarious situation for the applicants as they are being threatened by a coterie of illegal builders and illegal traders. He states that it is becoming difficult for the applicants to take photographs / collect evidence of illegal constructions in their neighbourhood, which is the famous heritage area of Chandni Chowk (Shahjahanabad), right near the well-known landmark Ghanta Ghar.

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Keeping in view the averments in the application, SHO of Police Station Lahori Gate is directed to look into the complaints of the petitioner No.2 and take appropriate steps with regard to the same in accordance with law.

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With the aforesaid direction, the present application stands disposed of.

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W.P.(C) 13599/2023

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Though the writ petition is not listed today, yet at the instance of learned Amicus Curiae, the matter is taken up for hearing.

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Keeping in view the fact that the petitioners, by way of subsequent applications, are pointing out unauthorised construction in a number of additional properties, this Court is of the view that proper course of action would be to direct the petitioner to file applications/complaints/ representation with regard to unauthorised construction before the STF, who in turn, is directed to decide the same in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible.

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This is a digitally signed order.

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The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 11/11/2024 at 11:31:39

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With the aforesaid direction, the present writ petition stands disposed of. The next date of hearing stands cancelled. The rights and contentions of all the parties are left open.

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MANMOHAN, CJ

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TUSHAR RAO GEDELA, J

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024 TS

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This is a digitally signed order.

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The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 11/11/2024 at 11:31:39

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