Demolition of property without prior intimation is violative of principles of natural justice

Bal Kishan Gupta Vs D.D.A (Delhi High Court) Delhi High Court held that demolition of property without prior intimation or show cause notice is violative of principles of natural justice and cannot be permitted. Facts- Mr. Jiwan Mal, son of Mr. Lal Chand held and occupied property bearing No. T-5139 A-1, Pusa Road, Karol Bagh, New Delhi (“premises/property”), single storey built by him in 1948-49 when the provisions of Punjab Municipal Act were applicable to such buildings in Delhi. In February 1966, the DDA demolished portions of the property. Mr. Jiwan Mal filed a civil suit for recovery...