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Delhi High Court Orders Fix for Chirag Delhi Traffic Nightmare

The Delhi High Court has directed civic authorities to resolve the persistent traffic congestion at the Chirag Delhi crossing in South East Delhi. The order came in response to a PIL filed by an advocate who highlighted how the jams cause delays for lawyers traveling to various courts. The Delhi Government's counsel stated the current congestion is due to ongoing Delhi Metro construction. The court has instructed the PWD, Delhi Traffic Police, and DMRC to consult and find a solution, with a meeting mandated within a week.

Key Points: Delhi HC Directs Action on Chirag Delhi Traffic Congestion

  • Court directs resolution of chronic traffic jam
  • Congestion blamed on Delhi Metro construction
  • Issue affects lawyers' access to courts
  • Authorities ordered to meet within a week
  • Delays impact litigants' right to justice
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High Court directs authorities to remove traffic congestion at Chirag Delhi crossing

Delhi High Court orders PWD, DMRC, and Traffic Police to resolve severe traffic jams at Chirag Delhi crossing, citing delays for lawyers and litigants.

"the traffic congestion at the intersection at present is caused by the construction of the Delhi Metro. - Sameer Vashisht"

New Delhi, February 4

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the civic agencies and authorities to resolve the issue related to traffic congestion at Chirag Delhi crossing in South East Delhi. The High Court gave directions while dealing with a Public Interest Litigation filed by an Advocate.

Division bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay and Justice Tejas Karia directed the officers of Public Works Department (PWD), Delhi Metro (DMRC) and Delhi Traffic Police to resolve the issue.

Advocate Vakul Sharma appeared for the petitioner.

The PIL raised the issue of the traffic congestion causing a heavy jam on the stretch from Khanpur to ITO via Delhi HC crossing Chirag Dilli intersection.

The counsel for the petitioner said that he is a practising lawyer and he has to go to various courts, including the Saket court and Delhi High Court, using that corridor. This road is used by many lawyers. There is always traffic congestion, which caused delay in reaching the court on time.

As a result, the litigants' right to justice is affected.

Standing Counsel for Delhi Government, Sameer Vashisht, submitted that, "the traffic congestion at the intersection at present is caused by the construction of the Delhi Metro. DMRC has not been impleaded in the petition. PWD is here before the court."

The bench disposed of the petition with direction to officers of the PWD to decide in consultation with Delhi Traffic Police and DMRC. The court also directed DMRC and Delhi Traffic Police to hold a meeting within a week to deliberate and find a resolution to the traffic Congestion.

The High Court has further that the decision taken by the concerned authorities shall also be communicated to the petitioner.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good step by the HC. But why does it always take a PIL for authorities to act? The congestion has been there for months. PWD, Traffic Police, and DMRC should have been coordinating from day one of the construction. This reactive approach is the problem with our city planning. 🤦‍♀️
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Rohit P
As a lawyer who has to be in Saket court by 10 AM, this is a huge relief. Being stuck in that jam while watching the clock tick is incredibly stressful. It's not just about lawyers being late; it affects clients, witnesses, and the entire justice delivery system. Timely justice delayed is justice denied.
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Sarah B
I live in Khanpur and the traffic spillover affects our local roads too. Ambulances and school buses get stuck. While the metro will be great long-term, the short-term chaos needs better management. Hope they consider pedestrian safety as well—crossing that intersection is a risk.
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Vikram M
The authorities passing the buck is typical. DMRC says it's PWD, PWD points to traffic police. The court's direction for a joint meeting within a week is spot on. They need to deploy more traffic personnel there immediately and maybe create a temporary diversion until the construction is over.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, while I appreciate the court's order, I'm skeptical. How many such directions have been given for other bottlenecks? The implementation is key. Will there be any penalty for delay? We need accountability, not just another meeting that leads to a file moving from one desk to another.

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