Single judge order disposing of a writ petition challenging unauthorized construction. Court rejected raised objection to locus standi but directed the respondent authority to inspect the property and take action under the law.
Directed the respondent-MCD to inspect the subject property and take appropriate action in accordance with law.
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CNR No. DLHC010427392026
SPARSH SANGAL .....Petitioner
Through: Mr. Ashwani Jha, Mr. Shreyanshu Chaturvedi and Mr. Prashant, Advocates.
versus
MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI & ORS. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Jai Mohan, Mr. Aayush Gupta and Mr. Shivansh Gupta, Advocates for MCD. Mr. Vaibhav Agnihotri, ASC with Mr. Vidit Pratap Singh, Advocate for STF, DDA. Mr. Ranjeet Pandey with Mr. Sumit Ranjan (GP), Advocate for SHO, Delhi Police, PS: Sarai Rohilla.
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMIT BANSAL
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O R D E R 09.09.2026
W.P.(C) 13200/2026
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on advance notice submits that the petitioner resides at least 13 houses away from the subject property and hence, does not have the locus to file the present writ petition.
AMIT BANSAL, J
SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 Vivek/-
W.P.(C) 13200/2026
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner has locus standi to challenge unauthorized construction in a property where he resides thirteen houses away.
Whether the respondent-MCD must be directed to inspect the property and take appropriate action regarding alleged unauthorized construction.
Sparsh Sangal
Municipal Corporation of Delhi
Amit Bansal
As recorded by the court registry
A petition under Article 226 of the Constitution asking a High Court to issue a writ against the State or a public authority in a civil matter.
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