electing for roster-based access by paying INR 1500/- per month. The roster attached with the circular explicitly delineates individual notaries, along with the specific dates on which they can avail the seating facility. It, thus, appears that the Dwarka Court Bar Association has sought to impose a facilitation charge on notary publics to use the seating facility within the newly designated Utility Hall of the Court’s complex. Prior to the issuance of this circular, notaries, Oath Commissioners, and other vendors— including photographers and architects—were informally seated along a corridor situated in front of the State Bank of India and Post Office located within the Court complex. However, the narrow width of this corridor, measuring approximately 8 feet, made it a bottleneck, obstructing the ingress and egress of lawyers, litigants, and the general public, thereby causing significant inconvenience and disorder in the daily operations of the Court. The Respondents received several complaints regarding this obstruction, highlighting how the congestion was impeding access to the Lawyer’s Chamber Block. Responding to these grievances, the Bar Association made a formal request to the Building Maintenance and Coordination Committee (BMCC) of the Delhi High Court, seeking an alternate space to accommodate these vendors. Subsequently, the BMCC allocated a space adjacent to the parking area, which could serve as a dedicated area for these services. Recognizing the need for proper infrastructure, the Respondents undertook the construction of a temporary structure at their own expense. This facility, housing approximately 26 seats along with four air conditioners, was designed to provide a suitable and organized environment for notary publics, Oath Commissioners, photographers, architects, and other vendors. This move aimed to alleviate
