Vijay Kumar Vs Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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- W.P.(C) 12690/2025

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VIJAY KUMAR .....Petitioner

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Through: Mr. Ronak Gupta, Advocate

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versus

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MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI

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& ORS. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Vinod Kumar Khanna, Advocate for R-1/MCD Mr. Anuj Chaturvedi, Ms. Richa Dhawan & Ms. Yashita Jain, Advocates for R-2/DUSIB Mr. Abhishek Khanna, SPC & Mr. Parvesh Khanna, Advocates for R-4,5 &6 Mr. Tushar Sannu & Mr. Pulak Gupta, Advocates for R/DJB Ms. Prabhsahay Kaur, Standing Counsel with Ms. Antara Mishra, Advocates for R/STF/DDA Mr. Shannu Baghel & Mr. Ganpat Ram, Advocates for R-10 Mr. Manu Beri & Mr. Raunek Raheja, Advocates for R-11

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMIT BANSAL

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O R D E R % 19.03.2026

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The present writ petition has been filed seeking directions against the unauthorised construction existing in the property bearing no. F-11, Majnu Ka Tilla, Delhi-110054 and property bearing no. F-21, 4^th Floor, Majnu Ka

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W.P.(C) 12690/2025

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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 23/03/2026 at 11:12:38

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Tilla, Delhi-110054 .

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An updated status report has been filed on behalf of the respondentMCD. The same is not on record.

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2.1 A copy of the same has been handed over in Court today and is taken on record.

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In the status report, it is stated that the property bearing no. F-11, Majnu Ka Tilla, Delhi-110054 was booked under Section 344(1) and 343 of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 on 28^th August, 2025. Thereafter, following the due process of law, a demolition order dated 30^th September, 2025 was passed in respect of the said property. It is further stated that demolition was fixed for 10^th December, 2025 and 10^th February, 2026. However, the same could not be carried out due to non-availability of police force.

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3.1 Now, demolition order is fixed for 7^th April, 2026.

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In the status report, it has also been mentioned that sealing proceedings have been initiated in respect of the unauthorised construction in the said property and a show cause notice dated 18^th March, 2026 has been issued.

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Insofar as property bearing no. F-21, 4^th Floor, Majnu Ka Tilla, Delhi-110054 is concerned, the same was booked on 28^th August, 2025 and subsequently, a demolition order was passed on 19^th November, 2025. Further, it is stated that the demolition action could not be carried out due to non-availability of police force.

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5.1 The sealing proceedings have also been initiated in respect of the unauthorised construction in the said property and a show cause notice dated 18^th March, 2026 had been issued.

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W.P.(C) 12690/2025

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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 23/03/2026 at 11:12:38

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A status report has also been filed on behalf of the respondent/Delhi Jal Board. The same is not on record.

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6.1 A copy of the same has been handed over in Court today and the same is taken on record.

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Counter-affidavits are stated to have been filed on behalf of respondents no.10 and 11. However the same are not on record.

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7.1 The delay, if any, in filing the counter-affidavits shall be condoned.

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7.2 Counsel for the respondent nos.10 and 11 shall take steps to have the same placed on record.

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Counsel for the respondent no.10 submits that he has filed an appeal before the Appellate Tribunal-MCD against the demolition order dated 30^th September, 2025, in which a stay has been granted in his favour on 22^nd December, 2025.

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In view of the aforesaid, the present writ petition is disposed of while directing the respondent-MCD to proceed further in accordance with law. 10. The concerned SHO shall provide the necessary police force for carrying out the demolition action planned for 7^th April, 2026. 11. Needless to state, all rights, contentions and legal remedies of the private respondents are kept open.

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AMIT BANSAL, J

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MARCH 19, 2026 Rzu

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W.P.(C) 12690/2025

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This is a digitally signed order.

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