Disposed

Kamal Kumar and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi HC10 Sept 2024W.P.(C)/8845/2019

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The court disposed of a writ petition challenging the demolition of Dhobi Ghats by permitting petitioners to file a representation for establishment of a new Dhobi Ghat near their relocated residence. The respondent DUSIB was directed to decide the representation after providing a personal hearing if required.

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Petitioners permitted to submit representation for construction of Dhobi Ghat near relocated residence; DUSIB directed to decide representation within 8 weeks.

Kamal Kumar and Ors. Vs Union of India 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) 8845/2019 & CM APPL. 36528/2019

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KAMAL KUMAR AND ORS. .....Petitioners

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Through: Mr. Bhupesh Narula, Mr. Rinku Narula and Mr. Anuragh Ekka, Advocates

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versus

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UNION OF INDIA AND ORS. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Bhagwan Swarup Shukla, CGSC with Mr. Sarvan Kumar, Advocate for R-1/UOI Mr. Parvinder Chauhan and Ms. Aakriti Garg, Advocates for R-4/DUSIB

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CORAM: HON'BLE DR. JUSTICE SUDHIR KUMAR JAIN O R D E R % 10.09.2024

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The present petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution for issuance of directions against the illegal demolition of Dhobi Ghat No. 7 and 9 situated at Minto Road (Press Place), Deen Dayal Upadhayay Marg, Pocket-1, New Delhi-110002. The petitioner has made the following prayer:-

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a. Directions be given to the respondents not to demolish Dhobi Ghat No. 7 & 9 situated at Minto Road (Press Place), Deen Dayal Upadhayay Marg, Pocket-1, New Delhi-110002

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b. Or in the alternative direction may please be given to Respondents for constructing of Dhobi Ghats at new location or at any other location nearby Minto Road, Deen Dayal Upadhayay

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This is a digitally signed order. 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 13/09/2024 at 12:25:18

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Marg, New Delhi, in view of the judgment.

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Pass such any other relief/order in view of the facts and circumstances of the present matter and in the interest of justice.

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It is stated by Mr. Bhagwan Swarup Shukla, CGSC for the respondent no. 1/Union of India and Mr. Parvinder Chauhan, Advocate for the respondent no. 4/Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) that the Dhobi Ghat No. 7 and 9 situated at Minto Road (Press Place), Deen Dayal Upadhayay Marg, Pocket-1, New Delhi-110002 has already been demolished and the occupants of the said Dhobi Ghat have already been provided residential accommodation at Sector-16B, Dwarka, New Delhi.

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Mr. Bhupesh Narula, Advocate for the petitioners during the course of arguments, stated that the petitioners would be satisfied if the respondents raised a Dhobi Ghat near the place of their residence at Sector-16B, Dwarka, New Delhi. He further stated that liberty be given to the petitioners to make representation to the respondent no. 4/ DUSIB regarding the raising of the Dhobi Ghat at present preferably near the place of their residence at Sector-16B, Dwarka, New Delhi.

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Accordingly, the petitioners are permitted to submit a representation along with relevant documents if any, to the respondent no. 4/Chief Executive Officer of DUSIB within 04 weeks from today. Thereafter, the respondent no. 4 is directed to decide the representation filed if any, on behalf of the petitioners or any of the petitioners within a span of 08 weeks with intimation to the petitioners or their counsel. The respondent no. 4 is also directed to give personal hearing to the petitioners, if required or asked by the petitioners.

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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 13/09/2024 at 12:25:18

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Accordingly, the present petition along with pending application stands disposed of.

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The petitioners shall be at liberty to initiate appropriate legal proceedings in case of altered circumstances or against the final decision to be taken by the respondent no. 4 on their proposed representation.

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A copy of this order be given dasti to the counsel for the petitioners as well as to Mr. Parvinder Chauhan, Advocate for the respondent no. 4/DUSIB for information and necessary compliance.

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DR. SUDHIR KUMAR JAIN, J

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 Sk/am

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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 13/09/2024 at 12:25:18

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