Quick Summary: Surbhi Catering, which runs a stall at Sant Hirdaram Nagar Railway Station, gets a 7-month extension after their permit was about to end. The High Court of Delhi, led by Judge Mini Pushkarna, decided in their favor, referring to similar past cases.
Surbhi Catering received a permit on September 11, 2020, to run a food stall at Sant Hirdaram Nagar Railway Station for five years. This permit was supposed to end on November 30, 2025. Surbhi Catering asked for more time, pointing to earlier cases where extra time was given.
Judge Mini Pushkarna noted that similar extra time had been granted in previous cases. For example, in a case called "Sadeek Ali Versus Union of India and Others," an extra 7 months was given. The court decided to follow this example.
“This Court believes that, in line with the orders made earlier, a similar decision should be made in this case too.”
The court also talked about whether it had the right to make this decision and confirmed that it did. The rules for food stalls by Indian Railways are the same everywhere, which helped in making a consistent decision.
The court gave Surbhi Catering a 7-month extension starting from November 30, 2025, as long as they pay the required fees. Surbhi Catering must also submit a written promise within four weeks, agreeing to leave the stall after the extra time is over.
“The petitioner is directed to file an undertaking, on an affidavit, before this Court...”
The court made it clear that this extra time does not stop the Railways from asking for new bids after the extension ends. This ensures fair chances and opportunities for others once the current extra time is over.
The decision shows how important past cases are in making legal decisions and ensures that businesses like Surbhi Catering have a fair chance to continue their work under similar situations.
