Anita Padhiyar v. Delhi Development Authority and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Anita Padhiyar v. Delhi Development Authority & Anr., W.P.(C) 814/2026, High Court of Delhi, Jasmeet Singh, J., order dated 21.01.2026. Neighbour-dispute / municipal-inaction writ under Article 226: water tanks installed on petitioner's roof and AC outdoor units in her balcony and the building's common area by Respondent No. 2; DDA unresponsive to complaint dated 10.10.2025 and reminder dated 17.11.2025. Relief: mandamus-type directions — DDA to decide the complaint within 4 weeks per rules/bye-laws and governing law, with personal hearing to both sides; petition disposed. No precedent cited; no monetary quantum.
What did the court decide?
Directions to Respondent No. 1 (DDA) to dispose of the complaint dated 10.10.2025 and reminder dated 17.11.2025 within 4 weeks in accordance with the rules/bye-laws and governing law, and to give a personal hearing to the petitioner and Respondent No. 2 before deciding the complaint; petition disposed of in those terms.