Reading: Our narrow street in Delhi is just 10 feet wide. Almost everyone has stairs that take up more than 3 feet of the street space, and some even encroach more than 4 feet onto the road. Yet, our stairs are only 2.5 feet wide and barely take up any space. Despite this, the MCD demolished them without warning or proper orders, solely based on our neighbor’s complaint. I’m certain the JE was bribed, as everyone knows that if a 2.5-foot stair is illegal, then all the larger ones must be too. What can we do to get justice in this unfair situation?

Our narrow street in Delhi is just 10 feet wide. Almost everyone has stairs that take up more than 3 feet of the street space, and some even encroach more than 4 feet onto the road. Yet, our stairs are only 2.5 feet wide and barely take up any space. Despite this, the MCD demolished them without warning or proper orders, solely based on our neighbor’s complaint. I’m certain the JE was bribed, as everyone knows that if a 2.5-foot stair is illegal, then all the larger ones must be too. What can we do to get justice in this unfair situation?

Last updated: August 25, 2025 1:15 pm

Apni Law

3 years ago

Law Forum › Category: Property › Our narrow street in Delhi is just 10 feet wide. Almost everyone has stairs that take up more than 3 feet of the street space, and some even encroach more than 4 feet onto the road. Yet, our stairs are only 2.5 feet wide and barely take up any space. Despite this, the MCD demolished them without warning or proper orders, solely based on our neighbor’s complaint. I’m certain the JE was bribed, as everyone knows that if a 2.5-foot stair is illegal, then all the larger ones must be too. What can we do to get justice in this unfair situation?

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Apni Law Staff asked 3 years ago

Our narrow street in Delhi is just 10 feet wide. Almost everyone has stairs that take up more than 3 feet of the street space, and some even encroach more than 4 feet onto the road. Yet, our stairs are only 2.5 feet wide and barely take up any space. Despite this, the MCD demolished them without warning or proper orders, solely based on our neighbor’s complaint. I’m certain the JE was bribed, as everyone knows that if a 2.5-foot stair is illegal, then all the larger ones must be too. What can we do to get justice in this unfair situation?

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Apni Law Staff answered 3 years ago

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has the authority to demolish encroachments under relevant laws. You can file a complaint with the MCD against the demolition, arguing that your stairs were within permissible limits and that the demolition was unfair and discriminatory. You can also approach the Delhi High Court or the National Green Tribunal for redress.