Raj Kumar Sharma@Shandilya v. Government of NCT Delhi & Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ petition disposed with directions to decide pending application/representation; petitioner Raj Kumar Sharma@Shandilya; respondents Government of NCT Delhi (R-1) and NDMC (R-9); impleadment applicant Karanjawala and Co. objected to maintainability citing land title reaffirmed by various Courts; mandamus sought for expeditious decision of application dated 23.11.2023; fresh representation to Deputy Commissioner/District Magistrate, South East, New Delhi within seven days; affected parties and impleadment applicant to be heard; action, if any, in accordance with law; CM APPL. 2622/2026 allowed and disposed; date of 16.03.2026 cancelled; Delhi High Court; Justice Purusaindra Kumar Kaurav; order dated 15.01.2026; no statutes or precedents cited.
What did the court decide?
Petition disposed of with directions: (i) petitioner to approach the Deputy Commissioner/District Magistrate, South East, New Delhi with a fresh representation along with a copy of the petition and all documents within seven days; (ii) the said authority to look into the grievance and take it to its logical conclusion; (iii) affected parties to be heard if action is contemplated; (iv) impleadment applicant (Karanjawala and Co.) at liberty to put forth its version before the authority; (v) authority to act with due expedition. CM APPL. 2622/2026 (early hearing) allowed and disposed of; the date already fixed, i.e. 16.03.2026, stands cancelled.