MEHTA M. C. Vs. UNION OF INDIA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THE applicant herein challenges the sealing of the property in question. It is submitted by Mr. Mukul Rohatgi, learned Senior Counsel appearing for the applicant that since this building falls under the local shopping centre, therefore, the applicant is entitled to use the building for commercial purposes though the initial sanction of the building was granted only for the residential purposes.

(2.) IT is an admitted position that the building in question has not been converted as yet by Municipal Corporation of Delhi or any other local authority from residential to commercial purposes. In view of the fact that the applicant has started using the building for commercial purposes, even without obtaining any permission from Municipal Corporation of Delhi or any other local authority, the sealing action is absolutely justified.

(3.) THE applicant is permitted to approach Municipal Corporation of Delhi within fifteen days from today. Municipal Corporation of Delhi is directed to decide the said application, if necessary, by giving personal hearing to the applicant within three months from the date of filing of the application. IAs Nos. 2447-48, 2474-75 in IA No. 22 in WP (C) No. 4677 of 1985