Disposed

Alok Bhardwaj v. Delhi Development Authority & Ors.

Delhi HC18 Nov 2024W.P.(C)/15909/2024

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This order disposes of a writ petition challenging the DDA's decision to construct a banquet hall at Yamuna Sports Complex. The court directs the Vice-Chairman to decide the petitioner's representation within two weeks via a reasoned order while leaving contentions open.

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Direction to the Vice-Chairman, DDA to decide the petitioner's representation regarding the construction of the banquet hall by a reasoned order within two weeks.

Alok Bhardwaj Vs Delhi Development Authority… — Public Procurement and Tenders | Delhi HC (2024)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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- W.P.(C) 15909/2024 & C.M.No.66783/2024 ALOK BHARDWAJ .....Petitioner

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Through: Mr.Atul Kumar, Advocate with petitioner in person.

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versus

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DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY & ORS.

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.....Respondents Through: Mr.Sanjay Katyal, standing counsel for R-1/DDA. Mr.Anil Soni, CGSC with Mr.Devvrat Yadav and Ms.Sanchari Banerjee, Advocates for R-2 to 5.

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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 % 18.11.2024

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Present petition has been filed challenging the circular dated 14^th October, 2024, whereby the membership entry fee for Yamuna Sports Complex was revised with effect from 01^st November, 2024. The petitioner further challenges the decision of respondent no.1/DDA to construct a banquet hall at Yamuna Sports Complex, Surajmal Vihar, New Delhi110092.

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Learned counsel for the petitioner states that subsequent to filing of the present petition, the respondent no.1 has withdrawn the circular dated 14^th October, 2024 to the extend it revised the membership fee for Sports Complexes. He, however, states that the respondents have permitted

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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 20/11/2024 at 12:37:04

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construction of banquet hall without following due procedure for change of land use to benefit particular business community, which is arbitrary and illegal.

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He states that about two acre of green area of the Sports Complex has been ruined for the construction of banquet hall, which was being used for yoga classes and other sports activity. He further states that even as per the bye-laws of Sports Authority of India, DDA is not allowed to tamper with the facilities like grounds, running tracks and play courts for personal gains and is also barred from implementing any such changes which may disturb the infrastructure of sports facilities apart from renovation and regular service to maintain these facilities.

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He states that the petitioner made a representation dated 24^th October, 2024 to the respondents, however, no response has been received till date. 5. Accordingly, the present writ petition along with the application is disposed of with a direction to the Vice-Chairman, DDA to decide the petitioner’s representation qua construction of banquet hall, by way of reasoned order within two weeks. 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 18, 2024 KA

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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 20/11/2024 at 12:37:04

Alok Bhardwaj v. Delhi Development Authority & Ors.

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