Summary: On December 12, 2025, the Delhi High Court discussed the sealing of properties in Chandni Chowk due to unauthorized construction. Justice Mini Pushkarna led the case involving Sheetal Goyal and others against the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).
Sheetal Goyal, along with others, filed a case about their properties at 226-227, Gali Kunjas, Dariba Kalan, Chandni Chowk, Delhi. They argued that the MCD sealed their properties without giving them any notice beforehand.
"The Municipal Corporation of Delhi, without any prior warning, notice, or explanation, had sealed the properties of Sheetal Goyal and others."
The Supreme Court had previously dealt with unauthorized construction in the area, stressing the need for action. An order from September 22, 2025, was highlighted, showing the Supreme Court's ongoing focus on the issue.
Justice Mini Pushkarna explained that if Sheetal Goyal and the others were unhappy with the MCD's actions, they should approach the Appellate Tribunal MCD for help. The court did not stop the MCD from taking action against unauthorized construction.
"This Court is not stopping the Municipal Corporation of Delhi from taking any action against any unauthorized construction."
Sheetal Goyal and the other petitioners agreed to follow the MCD's directions. They promised to remove unauthorized constructions and apply for property regularization if needed.
"Sheetal Goyal and the other petitioners promise that they will follow all the directions given by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi."
The court allowed Sheetal Goyal and the other petitioners to ask for temporary unsealing of their properties to make necessary corrections. Any request for regularization would be considered by the MCD according to its rules.
The case was closed with instructions for both Sheetal Goyal, the other petitioners, and the MCD. The court stressed the importance of following the law to solve the issue.
