Petitioner sought mandamus directing GNCTD to enact a statutory framework for agricultural income and a verification mechanism for high-value agricultural income disclosures. The court held that mandamus to the legislature to enact a law is impermissible under Article 226 and dismissed the petition as misconceived.
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Through: Mr. Vibhor Garg, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh, Mr. Ravindra Kumar, Ms. Diksha Kakkar & Mr. Rishabh Singh, Advocates.
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GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI .....Respondent Through: Mr. Sameer VashishtStanding Counsel (Civil) with Ms. Harshita Nathrani & Mr. Aryaman Vaccher, Advocates.
CORAM: HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE TEJAS KARIA
O R D E R % 13.05.2026
“ i) Issue an appropriate writ, order or direction directing the Respondents, particularly the Government of NCT of Delhi to consider and take a time-bound decision in exercise of their powers under Article 246(3) read with Entry 46 of List II of the Seventh Schedule, for the purpose of enacting an appropriate statutory framework governing agricultural income, including provisions relating to classification, regulation, exemption, or taxation, as deemed fit in law;
ii) Issue appropriate directions to the Respondent to formulate a transparent verification and regulatory mechanism for agricultural income declared by residents of Delhi, particularly in cases involving high-value disclosures, so as to prevent misuse and ensure accountability. ”
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DEVENDRA KUMAR UPADHYAYA, CJ
TEJAS KARIA, J
MAY 13, 2026 / ‘A’
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1 issue framed by the court
Can a writ court issue a mandamus directing the legislature to enact a statutory framework governing agricultural income?
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Aakash Goel
Govt of NCT of Delhi
Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya
Tejas Karia
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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