Delhi HC forms task force for Anand Vihar redevelopment; first meeting set for May 20

The court directs the task force to hold its first meeting on May 20, 2026.

The article reports that the High Court has set up the special task force and that the first meeting is to be held on May 20. It states that the PWD is to engage a qualified architect to prepare a detailed redevelopment plan, including sketches and 3D representations of landscaping and beautification works, and to identify spaces for authorised street vendors. The order was issued in response to a petition filed by the Mahila Hawkers Welfare Association seeking directions to permit vending near the Anand Vihar Bus Stand.

A bench of Justices Prathiba M Singh and Madhu Jain constituted a special task force headed by the joint secretary of the urban development department to prepare a comprehensive plan for beautification, development, and maintenance of the Anand Vihar Bus Terminal area. The task force includes officials from MCD, PWD, DMRC, Delhi Transport Department, Indian Railways, RRTS, NCR Transport Corporation, and I&FC.

The court asked the Delhi government to clarify which authority would bear the cost of beautification, noting that the project would require coordination among multiple agencies including the urban development department, MCD, Delhi Transport Department, Indian Railways, DMRC, RRTS (NCRTC), and I&FC Department.

The Delhi High Court issued detailed directions for beautification and redevelopment of the Anand Vihar Bus Terminal area, including proposals for a service road to facilitate smooth drop-offs for passengers arriving by cab, auto-rickshaw, three-wheelers, and other modes before they enter the railway station or bus stand.