RACHNA BANSAL & ORS. vs COMMISSIONER OF THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI & ORS.

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$~10 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI % Date of Decision: 17.10.2025 + W.P.(C) 16319/2022 RACHNA BANSAL & ORS. .....Petitioners Through: None versus COMMISSIONER OF THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI & ORS. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Puneet Yadav, SC for MCD Mr. Ramesh N. Keswani and Mr. Pranav Singal, Advs. for R-6 & 7 (Through VC) Ms. Meghna Mital, Adv. and Ms. Vanita Jangra, Adv. for DDA (Through VC) CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MINI PUSHKARNA MINI PUSHKARNA, J. (ORAL): 1. The present writ petition has been filed seeking directions to respondent nos. 1 to 5, to take action against the encroachments in Sector 24, Rohini, New Delhi-110085, caused by Shri Ram Mandir and Delhi Tour & Travel upon Delhi Development Authority (“DDA”) Park existing between Pocket 3 & 4, and common road connecting Pocket-3 Sector 24 to the said DDA Park. 2. A short affidavit dated 28th November, 2024, has been filed on behalf of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (“MCD”), relevant portions of which, are reproduced as under: Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Page 1 of 5 By:HARIOM SHARMA Signing Date:17.10.2025 22:24:55 “xxx xxx xxx Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Page 2 of 5 By:HARIOM SHARMA Signing Date:17.10.2025 22:24:55 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Page 3 of 5 By:HARIOM SHARMA Signing Date:17.10.2025 22:24:55 ” 3. Perusal of the aforesaid Short Affidavit shows that the matter has already been referred to the Religious Committee, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (“GNCTD”) for taking further action. 4. Accordingly, it is directed that requisite action shall be taken by the MCD in accordance with law, subject to any orders that may be passed by the Religious Committee. 5. Respondent nos. 6 and 7 are granted liberty to make an application to