$~45 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010369692026 + W.P.(C) 11486/2026 & CM Nos.53151/2026 & 53152/2026 VICTORY WELFARE ASSOCIATION (REGD.).....Petitioner Through: Mr. Atul Kumar and Mr. Ankush Munjal, Mr. Utsav Chaudhry, Advs. Versus PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, GNCT OF DELHI & ORS. .....Respondents Through: Ms. Nitika Bhutani, Panel Counsel, GNCTD for R-1 to 4 Mr. Amit Anand, Adv. for R-5 Mr. Jivesh Kr. Tiwari, CGSC with Mr. Varun Malik, GP and Ms. Nandini Aggarwal, Adv. for R-7 CORAM: HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE TEJAS KARIA O R D E R % 12.08.2026 1. Heard learned counsel representing the parties. 2. This public interest litigation petition raises concerns about the alleged illegal encroachment on Sagarpur-Kailashpuri-Palam Road (Sagarpur Flyover to Bikaner Sweets, Manglapuri Road), South-West Delhi, the length of which as stated in the writ petition is 3 kilometres. 3. The petitioner has also stated that on account of incomplete demarcation proceedings, the repair/re-construction/construction of the said road with Right of Way of 25.15 metres is not being possible. 4. Learned counsel representing the GNCTD, however, has stated that the steps have been taken for getting the demarcation finalised and accordingly, the concerned revenue authorities have been contacted and once the demarcation proceedings are completed, the encroachment shall be 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 17/08/2026 at 11:53:52 removed and reconstruction of the road shall also be undertaken and completed at the earliest. 5. In view of the aforesaid, we dispose of this writ petition with the direction to the concerned authority of the Public Works Department as also the authorities of the Revenue Department to complete the demarcation process at the earliest and thereupon take appropriate steps for removal of the encroachments in accordance with law and initiate the repair/re- construction/construction of the road in question at the earliest. 6. The respondent no.4 and the concerned executive engineer of the Public Works Department will, in co-operation with each other shall undertake and complete the process of demarcation and removal of encroachment, thereafter, repair/construction of the road at the earliest. Demarcation, if pending, shall be completed within a period of 06 weeks from today and thereafter appropriate steps shall be taken by the appropriate authorities concerned to remove the illegal encroachments and start the repair/re-construction/construction work of the road within 08 weeks thereafter. 7. If for any reason, the respondents are unable to comply with the aforesaid guideline, it will be open to them to move an appropriate application before the Court in this matter seeking extension of time. 8. The writ petition alongwith pending applications stands disposed of in the aforesaid observations and directions. DEVENDRA KUMAR UPADHYAYA, CJ TEJAS KARIA, J AUGUST 12, 2026/j 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 17/08/2026 at 11:53:52