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Majnu ka Tila eateries to shut? Delhi HC orders action against ‘illegal’ structures

Posted on: Dec 29, 2025 15:12 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
Majnu ka Tila eateries to shut? Delhi HC orders action against ‘illegal’ structures
MAjnu ka Tila in new delhi’s nor'-east, which is a pop hub for restaurants, cafes, bakeries and thomas more, mightiness see some of its eateries “removed” as the Delhi High Court directed authorities on Wednesday to take action against restaurants and other structures without sanctioned building plans and safety measures in place.The matter was heard by the two-judge bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela who disposed of a petition which said that several unauthorized restaurants are being operated in Majnu ka Tila’s multi-storey buildings, reported news agency PTI. Majnu ka Tila is located next to the Yamuna river and according to the petition, the unauthorised restaurants are being used for commercial purposes.Also read: ‘Satyamev Jayate’: Supreme Court's order staying Unnao rape accused Kuldeep Singh Sengar bail hailed“We dispose of the petition with a direction to the authorities to take appropriate action which may be warranted under law after reviewing the grievances of the petitioner," the court said while also noting that the Delhi Development Authority has already filed a suo motu complaint in the matter.The court also instructed the authorities to swiftly decide on and act upon the complaint lodged by the DDA, preferably within three months.Also read: Supreme Court stays own order limiting definition of Aravalli range amid rowJustice Gedela also noted that half of Delhi University students are at the Majnu ka Tila cafes and restaurants and orally said, on a lighter note, “except the momos cart, everything shall be removed", said the PTI report.The plea was filed by Arnav Singh and another individual and claimed that several structures in Majnu ka Tila and New Aruna Nagar are 7-8 storey tall and house “illegal” basements, rooftops, and recreational facilities."Structural and operational conditions of these buildings create an immediate and life threatening hazard,” claimed the plea. It also said that in most buildings, staircases only go till the third or fourth floor, leaving “small, low capacity” lifts as the only vertical access”.The petitioners also highlighted the recent tragedy in a Goa nightclub where 25 people died in a fire that erupted on December 6 and said that the incident is a "stark warning of what could occur in similar circumstances".(With inputs from PTI)

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