RAJAN v. GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI THROUGH THE CHIEF SECRETARY & ORS.
W.P.(C)/3494/2025 · 2026-03-10
Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav
Writ Petition (Civil)body2025
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RAJAN
.....Petitioner Through: Ms Vrinda Bhandari (DHCLSC), Ms Nitya Jain, Advocates.
versus
GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI THROUGH THE CHIEF SECRETARY & ORS. .....Respondents Through: Ms Avni Singh (Panel Counsel- GNCTD) with Mr Vaibhav Sharma, Advocates. Mr.P.S Singh (CGSC)with Ms. Annu Singh, Ms. Shivangi Sharma, Advocate for Delhi Police. Mr.Manu Chaturvedi (Standing counsel for MCD), Mr.Madhav Tripathi , Mr. Ahmed Siddiqui , Mr. Kshitiz Rai ,Advocates for R-4.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PURUSHAINDRA KUMAR KAURAV
O R D E R %
10.03.2026
1. Ms. Vrinda Bhandari, has presented some documents during the course of hearing. Let a copy thereof be supplied to Ms. Avni Singh, learned counsel for the respondent- GNCTD.
2. Ms. Bhandari tries to indicate that there have been subsequent complaints made to the Deputy Chief Conservator of Forests indicating the This is a digitally signed order. 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 13/03/2026 at 13:49:34
illegal cutting of trees. She submits that no action has been taken by the competent authority.
3. The statement of Ms. Avni Singh, learned counsel is taken on record who reiterates that as and when any complaint is received by the authorities, necessary action will be taken without any delay.
4. The Court also reiterates the observation made on 20.03.2025 to the effect that in case any incident of cutting of trees is brought to the notice of the respondents-authorities, the same shall be immediately looked into by the Deputy Chief Conservator of Forests and necessary action shall be taken. Any violation thereof shall be seriously viewed by the Court.
5. The Court also takes on record the action, which has been taken by the respondent-authority vide restrainment order dated 04.04.2025. The same shall be taken to its logical conclusion.
6. Liberty is granted to the petitioner to take appropriate recourse in accordance with law in case of inaction by the authorities.
7. With the aforesaid observations and liberty, the instant petition stands
disposed of along with all pending applications.
PURUSHAINDRA KUMAR KAURAV, J MARCH 10, 2026 Nc
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