Gagan v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Ors

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25.08.2026 CM APPL. 57917/2026 (exemption)

¶1Allowed, subject to all just exceptions. W.P.(C) 12498/2026

¶2The present writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to take action against the unauthorized construction being carried out in the property bearing H. No. - Mustatil No.77 Killar No.19/2/2 & 20 Mehrauli Delhi-110030 ('subject property').

¶3From a perusal of the memo of parties, it appears the petitioner is staying at some distance away from the subject property. Hence, the petitioner would not be adversely affected by the construction going on in This is a digitally signed order. W.P.(C) 12498/2026 the subject property.

¶4Be that as it may, counsel appearing on behalf of the respondent-MCD on advance notice submits that a show cause notice dated 21st August, 2026 has been issued with regard to unauthorized construction in the subject property.

4.1 The show cause notice is taken on record.

¶5Accordingly, the present writ petition is disposed of while directing the respondent-MCD to take appropriate action in accordance with law.

¶6All rights, contentions and legal remedies of the private respondents are kept open.

¶7Pending application stands disposed of. AMIT BANSAL, J AUGUST 25, 2026 Vivek/- This is a digitally signed order.

W.P.(C) 12498/2026 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010402822026 + W.P.(C) 12498/2026 with CM APPL. 57916/2026 and CM APPL. 57917/2026 GAGAN .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Priytam Gaur, Advocate (through VC) versus MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI AND ORS. .....Respondents Through: Ms. Arti Bansal, Ms. Shruti Goel, Ms. Neha Ghugtyal, Advocates for R-1 and R-2. Mr. Sanjeev Sabharwal, Advocate for R-3. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMIT BANSAL