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CS SCJ 293/23
HARPAL SINGH RANA Vs. GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI
31.08.2026
Present: Sh Akhil Rana and Sh Utkarsh Sharma, Ld. Counsel for plaintiff.
Sh Himanshu, Ld. Proxy Counsel for defendants no.1 and 2 alongwith
DW1/Pradeep M Naik.
None for defendant no.3.
It appears that none has been appearing for defendant no.3 since last several
dates. However, presence of defendant no.3 has been recorded in the order dated
03.05.2025.
Let a court notice be issued to defendant no.3 and its counsel to appear in
person on the NDOH.
Matter is listed for DE.
DW1/Pradeep M Naik has been cross-examined and discharged. Sh
Himanshu Sharma, Ld. Counsel for defendant no.1 and 2, submits that no other witness
is left to be examined on behalf of defendant no.1 and 2.
A query was raised from Mr. Pradeep M. Naik, Executive Engineer
(defendant no.2), as to why the department has not applied for any permission from the
forest department for removal of the trees which are beyond the shoulder length of 1 mtr.
from both sides of the road. Mr. Naik has simply submitted that he was not posted in
such office when the project in question was sanctioned and accordingly, he does not
have any answer.
However, Mr. Naik has submitted that now the department will apply with
the forest department for permission to remove such trees as some of them are on the
main road beyond the shoulder length. He submits that he will apply with the
department within a week from today. Let the copy of such application, if any, be filed
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by Mr. Naik/defendant no.2 and 3 on the NDOH. He shall also provide the details of the
officer/rank in the forest department who looks after such permission on the NDOH.
Be adjourned for further proceedings/DE on 14.12.2026.
(Bharat Aggarwal)
JSCC-cum-ASCJ (North)
Rohini Courts, Delhi
31.08.2026
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