Delhi High Court Orders Action on Unauthorised Majnu-ka-tilla Cafes for Safety and Permission Lapses

The Delhi High Court passed directions to the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), Municipal Corporation of Delhi, and the Delhi government to proceed against cafes and restaurants functioning in Majnu-ka-tilla without mandatory permissions and breaching safety norms.

The directions were issued while disposing of a PIL highlighting that several establishments were functioning without sanctioned building plans, fire safety clearances, or other statutory approvals, despite being located on the Yamuna floodplains.

The petitioner sought strict enforcement of building regulations and safety standards. The DDA informed the Court that a suo motu complaint had already been registered.

The Court closed the PIL and ordered authorities to act within three months.