Rajni v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi through the Commissioner
Case brief
What is this about?
The Court addressed the maintainability of a writ petition against the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, a notified authority under the Administrative Tribunals Act, where the underlying dispute fell within the Central Administrative Tribunal’s jurisdiction. Considering the limited relief sought, the Court directed the respondent to decide the petitioner’s representation in accordance with law within eight weeks and communicate its decision, while leaving the merits and parties’ rights open.
What did the court decide?
The respondent shall consider and decide the petitioner’s representation in accordance with law within eight weeks and communicate its decision. The petitioner may pursue remedies before the Central Administrative Tribunal if aggrieved.