W.P.(C) 9989/2026 $~40 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + W.P.(C) 9989/2026 & CM APPL. 46496/2026 RAMAN GARG & ORS. .....Petitioners Through: Mr. Anil Goel and Mr. Aditya Goel, Advocates (through VC) versus MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI & ORS. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Shivam Sachdeva, Mr. Yash Agrawal, Mr. Sparsh Ruhela, Mr. Amit Kumar and Ms. Sanjana Chib, Advocates for MCD. Ms. Rinku Parewa and Ms. Neha Mishra, Advocates for UoI. Mr. Dinesh Malik, Advocate for GNCTD. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMIT BANSAL O R D E R % 23.07.2026 1. The present writ petition has been filed seeking the following reliefs:- “It is therefore, most respectfully prayed that by means of appropriate writ/order/direction, the Respondents may be directed to file the action taken report and audit report, in respect of the Representation dated 30.7.2025 and Reminder dated 4.6.2026, regarding the demolition of property No. 1269-1293, Shora Kothi, Subzi Mandi, Delhi-110007 and further the Respondents may be directed to demolish the property No. 1269-1293, Shora Kothi, Subzi Mandi, Delhi-110007 at the earliest, in accordance with law/rules, in the interest of justice.” 2. The petitioners claim to be the owners of the subject property, which 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 27/07/2026 at 15:41:24 W.P.(C) 9989/2026 is in occupation of various occupants. It is stated that the said property is more than 100 years old and is in a deteriorated condition. There is neither any sanctioned building plan nor any Fire NOC in respect of the said property. Major cracks have come up in the walls of the ground and first floor that are visible in the load-bearing walls of the said building also. 3. Mr. Shivam Sachdeva, counsel appearing on behalf of the respondent/MCD on advance notice, submits that the subject property has been inspected this morning. He submits that even though there are cracks in the subject property, the same can be repaired. There is no imminent danger of the property collapsing. 4. In the opinion of this Court, the present writ petition has been filed with ulterior motives by the owners to get the occupants to vacate the subject property. The petitioner has failed to show as to how any fundamental or legal right of the petitioner is being affected. 5. In view of the above, this Court is not inclined to entertain the present petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. 6. Accordingly, the writ petition is dismissed with costs of Rs.20,000/- to be paid by the petitioner to the Delhi High Court Staff Welfare Fund within two (2) weeks from today. The bank account details are as under: Name of Account:- Delhi High Court Staff Welfare Fund Account No:- 15530110074442 Bank: UCO Bank, Delhi High Court IFSC Code: UCBA0001553 Branch: Delhi High Court, Shershah Road Delhi, New Delhi 110001 7. List before the Registrar for compliance. 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 27/07/2026 at 15:41:24 W.P.(C) 9989/2026 8. Pending application stands disposed of. AMIT BANSAL, J JULY 23, 2026 Vivek/- 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 27/07/2026 at 15:41:24