Full Judgment
* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
% Date of Decision: 30.04.2026 + CONT.CAS(C) 768/2026 YOGESH KUMAR .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Hemant Choudhary, Adv.
versus
RUPESH KUMAR THAKUR - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - DELHI URBAN SHELTER IMPROVEMENT BORAD & ORS. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Gaganmeet Singh Sachdeva (SC) along with Mr. Harsh Preet Singh Chadha, Mr. H. Khanna, Advs. for MCD Mr. Mukesh Gupta (SC) along with Ms. Madhu yadav, Ms. Sneha Roy, Ms. Gurleen Kaur, Mr. S. Shukla, Advs. Mr. Anuj Chaturvedi, Ms. Richa Dhawan, Ms. Yashita Jain, Advs. for DUSIB.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SACHIN DATTA
SACHIN DATTA, J. (ORAL)
1. The present petition has been filed by the petitioner alleging wilful disobedience/ non-compliance of the directions contained in the order dated
11.02.2026 passed by this Court in W.P.(C) 1945/2026. The said order
reads as under:- Digitally Signed CONT.CAS(C) 768/2026 Page 1 of 3
2. It is alleged by the petitioner that despite the aforesaid directions, the
respondents have failed to take requisite action and consequently, unauthorised construction and encroachment have taken place in respect of the property/ies in question.
3. Mr. Mukesh Gupta, learned Standing Counsel appearing for the MCD
submits that a fresh inspection shall be carried out in respect of the property in question and if any unauthorised construction and encroachment is found, appropriate and immediate action shall be taken in accordance with law. Let the concerned officials of the DUSIB also participate in the said fresh inspection being carried out by the MCD.
4. It is assured and undertaken by the learned counsel for MCD that if Digitally Signed CONT.CAS(C) 768/2026 Page 2 of 3
any unauthorised construction is ongoing, appropriate steps shall be taken to bring the same to an immediate halt. Further, action with regard to demolition of the unauthorised construction shall also be taken in accordance with law. The said statement and undertaking are taken on record.
5. Let the needful be done by the MCD expeditiously and in any event within a period of eight weeks from today.
6. The petition is disposed of taking on record the aforesaid undertaking.
7. Let a compliance affidavit be filed by the respondents within a period of three months from today.
8. In case, there is any shortcoming in the action taken by the MCD, the petitioner would be at liberty to avail appropriate legal remedies. SACHIN DATTA, J APRIL 30, 2026/uk Digitally Signed CONT.CAS(C) 768/2026 Page 3 of 3