Diya Menghani Granted 10-Day Appeal Window

Authority: High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur

Order Date: 07.07.2026

Case Overview

• Petitioner: Diya Menghani, wife of Neeraj Kumar Menghani, approx. 35 years old, resident of House No. 18/118, Ward No. 50, Village Amlidih, Tehsil & District Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
• Respondents: Municipal Corporation Raipur (through Commissioner) and Zone Commissioner, Zone 10, Raipur Municipal Corporation.
• The petition challenges an order dated 05.06.2026 issued by the Municipal Corporation, which directed removal of alleged excess construction.
• Petitioner sought breathing time to file an appeal under the Municipal Corporation Act, referencing a notice dated 19.06.2026.
• Respondent counsel argued the writ petition is not maintainable as a statutory remedy of appeal exists.

Final Outcome

• The Court granted the petitioner a period of ten (10) days from 07.07.2026 to file the appropriate appeal before the competent authority under the Municipal Corporation Act.
• The Court expressly stated it has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the case.
• The Municipal Corporation is free to proceed in accordance with law and pass a reasoned order after considering the petitioner's appeal.
• The writ petition is disposed of.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Municipal Governance