Jasbir Singh and Anr. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi through the Commissioner
Case brief
What is this about?
The petitioners sought a direction requiring the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to consider and decide a representation within a fixed period. Although the respondent argued that the matter should first be considered by the Central Administrative Tribunal, the Court limited its intervention to directing a decision within eight weeks, while leaving all merits, rights and contentions open for consideration before the Tribunal or in later proceedings.
What did the court decide?
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi was directed to consider and decide the petitioners’ representation dated 12 June 2026 in accordance with law within eight weeks and communicate the decision. The petitioners were left free to pursue appropriate remedies before the Central Administrative Tribunal.