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2022 (3) TMI 352 - HC - Indian LawsDelay in approaching the court of law - Seeking a direction to respondent to allot an alternative shop in lieu of the shop that was occupied by the petitioner on public land which was demolished in the year 1975 - It is contended that repeatedly, petitioner has been writing representations over the years but has not received any response from the respondent - HELD THAT:- It is an admitted position that after the shop was demolished in 1975 and the formulation of policy in 1977 and even after petitioner was communicated by letter dated 02.06.2010 that his representation has been considered by the competent authority and his request could not be acceded to, petitioner has not approached any Court of law seeking to enforce rights, if any - this is a case where the petition is liable to be dismissed on the ground of gross delay and latches in approaching the court of law. Shop of the petitioner was demolished as far back as 1975 and petitioner has waited for over 46 years in approaching this court. The seemingly innocuous prayer of the petitioner, of seeking a direction to respondents to dispose of his representation, appears to be an attempt, on part of the petitioner, to seek to create a fresh a cause of action so that he can overcome delay and latches - there are no merit in the petition - petition dismissed.
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