Ramesh Chand and Ors. v. New-Delhi Muncipal Council and Anr.

Delhi HC25 Aug 2025W.P.(C)/12826/2025

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Writ petition seeking inclusion in NDMC survey for squatters in Sarojini Nagar Market dismissed as survey already completed; NDMC to consider representation in accordance with law; no merits decided; liberty to be considered in any future survey or mop-up round.

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Petition disposed of; NDMC to consider petitioner's representation in accordance with law; no direction issued for inclusion in the completed survey. ¶¶18

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Ramesh Chand and Ors. Vs New-Delhi Muncipal Council and Anr. — Delhi HC (2025) — LawSathi Research

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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- W.P.(C) 12826/2025

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RAMESH CHAND AND ORS. .....Petitioners

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Through: Mr. N.K. Sahoo, Mr. S B Sahoo, Advocates.

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versus

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NEW-DELHI MUNCIPAL COUNCIL AND ANR. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Sriharsha Peechara, Standing Counsel, Mr. Akshat Kulshreshtha, Mr. Soumit Ganguli, Mr. Akhilesh Loya, Advocates.

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANISH DAYAL HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VINOD KUMAR

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O R D E R % 25.08.2025

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In this petition, petitioner seeks to be considered as part of the survey carried out by respondent no.1/New Delhi Municipal Council (‘ NDMC ’), claiming that he has been squatting in Sarojini Nagar Market and basing his claim on certain challans which form part of the petition.

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At the outset, it is stated by counsel for NDMC that the survey was completed on 31^st July 2025, and the review period, which was from 7^th August 2025 to 21^st August 2025, has also concluded.

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Mr. N.K. Sahoo , Advocate appearing on behalf of petitioner, on a query, does not state that there was any representation filed prior to 6^th August 2025, i.e. before the closure of the survey. Noting this, he states that in any event, his representation may still be considered.

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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 29/08/2025 at 12:52:34

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Counsel for NDMC states that, without prejudice to the fact that the survey is already complete, the representation of petitioner will be consider in accordance with law.

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It is made clear that this Court has neither expressed the mind on the merits of the matter nor issued any direction with respect to the inclusion of petitioner in the survey.

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However, in case, there is a subsequent survey or a mop-up round which is initiated for any reason, the representation of petitioner may be considered in light of the same.

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Petition is accordingly disposed of.

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Order be uploaded on the website of this Court.

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ANISH DAYAL, J

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VINOD KUMAR, J

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AUGUST 25, 2025/ ak/zb

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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 29/08/2025 at 12:52:34

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