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Chetna Sharma v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi HC11 May 2026W.P.(C)/2376/2026

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In a writ petition, the Delhi HC disposed of a plea for demolition of unauthorized construction. Based on a status report, the Court directed MCD to demolish the second floor of Flat No. 150 within four weeks and take action on unauthorized structures in other properties.

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Direction to respondent no. 1 (MCD) to demolish unauthorized second floor of Flat No. 150 within four weeks.

Chetna Sharma Vs Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors. — Property and Title | Delhi HC (2026)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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- W.P.(C) 2376/2026

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CHETNA SHARMA		.....Petitioner
Through: versus	Mr. Mr. Seh	Ankit Banati, Mr. Vikas Maini, Deepak Mahajan and Mr. Sanchit gal, Advocates.
MUNICIPAL CORPORATIO	N OF	DELHI & ORS......Respondents
Through:	Ms. MC	Mansi Gupta, Advocate for D.
	Ms.	Prabhsahay Kaur, Mr. Kamlendu
	Pan Adv	dey and Mr. Bir Indir Singh, ocates for R-2.
	Mr. Paw Mr. R-6.	Tarun Narang and Mr. Keshav ar, Advocate for R-4 and R-5. Shantanu Bhardwaj, Advocate for
	Mr. San	Manoj Kumar Tyagi and Mr. deep Tyagi, Advocates for R-7.

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMIT BANSAL O R D E R 11.05.2026

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The present writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondent no.1/MCD to demolish the unauthorised construction carried out by the respondents no.4 to 7 at the properties bearing House Nos. 146, 148, and 150, Site-2, Vikas Puri, New Delhi . Further direction is sought directing the respondent no.2 to provide the correct site plan of the property of the respondents no.4 and 5 (House no. 150, Site-2, Vikas Puri, New Delhi) to the

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W.P.(C) 2376/2026

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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 14/05/2026 at 12:23:25

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respondent no.1/ MCD so that the extent of unauthorised construction may be determined.

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Earlier, a writ petition being W.P.(C) 8109/2025, was filed on behalf of the petitioner, which was disposed of by this Court vide order dated 11^th September, 2025, taking note of the status report filed on behalf of MCD stating that MCD has initiated action against the unauthorised construction. 3. The grievance of the petitioner is that despite the aforesaid order having been passed, no action has been taken by the respondent no.1/ MCD. 4. Status report is stated to have been filed on behalf of the respondent no.1/MCD. However, the same is not on record.

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4.1. Copy of the status report has been handed over in Court and the same is taken on record.

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4.2. Copy of the same has also been handed over to the counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner and private respondents.

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As per the status report, the following position exists in respect of the three subject flats as well the petitioner’s flat:-

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i. Flat No.146 – The property was inspected by MCD officials and unauthorized construction in the shape of extension/excess coverage on ground floor was noticed. Hence, Show Cause Notice dated 9^th April, 2026 has been issued.

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ii. Flat No.148 – After following due process of law, a demolition order was passed on 16^th April, 2026 in respect of unauthorised construction in the shape of rooms. However, since the said construction in the said flat was found to exist prior to the cut off date of 7^th February, 2007, the demolition order has been kept in abeyance in terms of the provision of NCT of Delhi

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W.P.(C) 2376/2026

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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 14/05/2026 at 12:23:25

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Laws (Special Provisions) Act, 2007 till 31.12.2026.

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iii. Flat No.150 – Demolition order was passed in respect of unauthorised construction in the shape of rooms and balcony in the said property on 16^th April, 2026. The first floor of the subject flat was found to be constructed prior to 7^th February, 2007 and hence, is entitled to protection under NCT of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Act, 2007. However, the Second Floor was found to be constructed after 2010 and hence, not entitled for protection. Accordingly, a demolition order has been passed in respect of the second floor of the subject property.

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iv. Petitioner’s property (Flat No. 147) – Unauthorized construction in the shape of extension/excess coverage has been found on the Ground Floor of the said property. Hence a Show Cause Notice dated 9^th April, 2026 has been issued.

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In view of the aforesaid status report, the present writ petition is disposed of while directing the respondent no.1/MCD to carry out demolition action in respect of the Second Floor of Flat No.150 within four (4) weeks from today. The respondent/MCD shall take appropriate action in accordance with law, in respect of the unauthorised construction in the petitioner’s property, i.e., Flat No. 147 and Flat No.146.

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All rights, contentions and legal remedies of the parties are kept open.

AMIT BANSAL, J

MAY 11, 2026

Vivek/-

W.P.(C) 2376/2026

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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 14/05/2026 at 12:23:25

Chetna Sharma v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.

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