Summary: Atul Sharma's property in Udyog Nagar, New Delhi, faces demolition orders from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) due to unauthorized buildings. Despite legal battles, the court directs Sharma to appeal to the ATMCD.
Atul Sharma, represented by his son Animesh Sharma, has owned a factory in Udyog Nagar, New Delhi, since 1995. The property was initially owned by Atul Sharma and later partly sold to Deepak Aggarwal in March 2023. The dispute centers on buildings that were put up without the proper approvals.
On January 6, 2025, the MCD issued a demolition order under the rules of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957. The order targeted unauthorized buildings, including a toilet block and a guard room, which were allegedly built without proper permission.
"The unauthorized construction at G.F. consists of two small toilet blocks and one guard room/store room (newly constructed) in the front court open..." (MCD Order, 06th January 2025)
Atul Sharma's legal journey includes multiple court petitions challenging MCD's actions. In 2022, the MCD issued a demolition order for a tin shed and a toilet, which Sharma initially contested but later withdrew after removing the structures himself. Subsequent inspections by the MCD in October 2024 led to further notices and demolition orders.
Justice Mini Pushkarna of the Delhi High Court, on December 6, 2025, directed Sharma to appeal to the Appellate Tribunal MCD (ATMCD) within four weeks, providing temporary protection from demolition until the appeal is heard.
"It is directed that till the appeal filed by the petitioner is taken up for hearing and considered by the ATMCD, no coercive action shall be taken against the premises of the petitioner." (Court Order, 06th December 2025)
The case also references a Supreme Court judgment emphasizing fair treatment in demolition cases, ensuring affected parties have time to respond and appeal.
"No demolition should be carried out without a prior show cause notice..." (Supreme Court Guidelines)
The court has temporarily stopped the demolition, allowing Atul Sharma time to appeal to the ATMCD. He must file an appeal by early January 2026 to prevent further demolition actions.
