W.P.(C) 6278/2026 p. 1 $~1 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010205882026 + W.P.(C) 6278/2026 OMWATI DAGAR .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Rinku Yadav, Advocate (through VC) versus MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI & ORS. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Gaurav Sharma, Addl. Standing counsel for MCD with Ms. Manpreet Kaur, Advocate for R-1/MCD. Ms. Manika Tripathy, SC for DDA. Mr. Niraj Kumar, Sr. Central Govt. Counsel with Mr. Chaitanya Kumar, Advocate for Delhi Police. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMIT BANSAL O R D E R % 18.09.2026 1. The present writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondent no.1/MCD to demolish the unauthorizedly constructed building comprising six (6) floors, on a plot admeasuring 120 sq. yards, situated at 188, Maidan Garhi, Near Old Chaupal, New Delhi, 110068. 2. Notice in the present petition was issued vide order dated 8th May 2026. 3. Status report has been filed on behalf of the respondent no.1/MCD. 3.1. However, the same is not on record. 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 22/09/2026 at 11:12:55 W.P.(C) 6278/2026 p. 2 3.2. A copy of the status report is handed over in Court and the same is taken on record. 4. In the aforesaid status report, it is stated as under: i. The subject property has been booked for unauthorised construction on 26th September, 2024 in the shape of ground floor and raising columns of first floor (shuttering) and also further booked on 24th March, 2025 in the shape of second floor, third floor and fourth floor for taking the necessary demolition action under section 343/344 of DMC Act, 1957. ii. Demolition orders have been passed on 4th October, 2024 and 11th April, 2025, respectively. iii. Letters dated 15th October, 2024 and 27th March, 2025 under section 344 (2) of the DMC Act, 1957 have also been sent to SHO, PS. Maidangarhi, New Delhi, with the request that the said unauthorized construction be stopped immediately and workmen present at site /property be removed and in question construction material including the tools, machinery, etc. be seized. iv. Letters dated 15th October, 2024 and 27th March, 2025 for disconnection of Electricity and Water supply from the aforesaid property have also been sent to the concerned authorities. v. Letters dated 15th October, 2024 and 27th March, 2025 have been sent to the Sub-Registrar not to register the property under the Indian Registration Act, 1908. vi. Demolition action has been taken on 15th May, 2026 and further demolition action has been planned for 24th September, 2026. 5. Taking note of the aforesaid action taken, the present writ petition 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 22/09/2026 at 11:12:55 W.P.(C) 6278/2026 p. 3 stands disposed of, directing the respondent/MCD to carry out further demolition action in accordance with law. The concerned SHO shall provide necessary police assistance to MCD. 6. All rights, contentions and legal remedies of the parties are kept open. AMIT BANSAL, J SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 Rzu 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 22/09/2026 at 11:12:55