**Executive Summary**
This notification issued by the Land and Building Department of the Government of NCT of Delhi announces the extension of the appointment of Shri Sanjay Kumar Pathak as Standing Counsel. The extension, approved by the Lt. Governor, covers legal representation in the High Court of Delhi for a period from May 23, 2026, to May 22, 2027. The order takes immediate effect and governs proceedings related to land acquisition and departmental affairs.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Appointment and Authority**
* Shri Sanjay Kumar Pathak, Advocate, is re-appointed as Standing Counsel under Section 2(7) of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
* The appointment is specifically for representing the Government before the High Court of Delhi at New Delhi.
**Scope of Legal Representation**
* The counsel is authorized to handle suits, appeals, writs, and other legal proceedings.
* Representation extends to the Government of Delhi (through the Secretary, Land & Building Department), the Union of India/Land Acquisition Collector(s) regarding NCT Delhi affairs, and designated Public Officers.
**Terms and Duration**
* The appointment extension is valid for one year, effective from May 23, 2026, through May 22, 2027.
* The appointment is subject to the terms and conditions outlined in notification N.F.5(4)/Lit./2010/DS2Law/578-580 dated April 27, 2010, and any future prescriptions.
**Impact Analysis**
**Shri Sanjay Kumar Pathak (Advocate)**
**Impact**
His tenure as Standing Counsel is officially extended, authorizing him to continue legal proceedings in the High Court on behalf of the government.
**Action Required**
He must continue representing the designated departments and officers in accordance with the prescribed terms and conditions of the 2010 notification.
**Land and Building Department, Govt of NCT Delhi**
**Impact**
The department maintains its legal representation for land-related litigation and departmental matters in the High Court.
**Action Required**
The department must coordinate with the Standing Counsel for ongoing and new legal matters through May 22, 2027.
**Land Acquisition Collector(s) and Public Officers**
**Impact**
These entities/individuals, when involved in affairs related to the Land and Building Department or when their defense is undertaken by the government, will be represented by the appointed counsel.
**Action Required**
They must utilize the services of the Standing Counsel for any High Court proceedings falling under the scope of this notification.
Key Entities Referenced
Shri Sanjay Kumar Pathak: The Advocate whose tenure as Standing Counsel for the High Court of Delhi has been extended by the government.
Land and Building Department: The primary department of the Government of NCT of Delhi responsible for the appointment and the legal affairs related to land acquisition.
Section 2(7) of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908: The specific legal provision under which the advocate is appointed as Standing Counsel to represent the government.
High Court of Delhi: The judicial location where the appointee is authorized to represent the Govt. of Delhi, Land Acquisition Collectors, and Public Officers.
Notification No. F.5(4)/Lit./2010/DS2Law/578-580: The foundational policy document dated 27.04.2010 that defines the terms and conditions of the Standing Counsel's appointment.
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No. 19] DELHI, TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2026/JYAISHTHA 12, 1948 [N. C. T. D. No. 62
भाग II—I
PART II—I
राष्ट्रीय रािधानी राज्य क्षत्रे दिल्ली सरकार
GOVERNMENT OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI
भूजि एव ं भवन जवभाग
अजधसचू ना
दिल्ली, 25 िई, 2026
स.ं फा.1/37/2003/भजू ि एव ं भवन जवभाग/ररट सले /3775-88.— िाननीय उपराज्यपाल, राष्ट्रीय रािधानी
क्षत्रे दिल्ली सरकार नागररक प्रदिया संजिता, 1908 की धारा 2(7) के अर् थ ि ें एतद्द्वारा दिल्ली उच्च न्यायालय के जलए
दिल्ली सरकार और/या राष्ट्रीय रािधानी क्षत्रे , दिल्ली सरकार द्वारा सजचव, भूजि एव ं भवन जवभाग/ भूजि अजधग्रिण
कलेक्टसथ स े संबंजधत सभी िािलों ि ें केंद्र सरकार और/या िन-अजधकारी, जिनके बचाव की जिम्िेिारी इसके द्वारा ली गई
ि,ै के द्वारा या जवरुद्ध दकसी िुकिि े / अपील या अन्य, दकसी कायथवािी के जलए श्री संिय कुिार पाठक, अजधवक्ता को
स्ट्र्ायी अजधवक्ता के रूप ि ें उनकी जनयुजक्त के कायथकाल को दिनांक 23.05.2026 स े 22.05.2027 तक के जलए जवस्ट्ताररत
करते ि।ैं
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श्री संिय कुिार पाठक, अजधवक्ता की स्ट्र्ायी अजधवक्ता के रूप ि ें जनयुजक्त अजधसूचना संख्या
F.5(4)/Lit./2010/DS2 Law/578-580 दिनांक 27.04.2010 ि ें जनजित जनयिों एव ं ितों तर्ा सिय-सिय पर
जनधाथररत अन्य जनयिों एव ं ितों के अधीन िोगी।
यि अजधसूचना तत्काल प्रभाव स े लाग ू िोगी।
उपराज्यपाल, राष्ट्रीय रािधानी क्षत्रे दिल्ली
के आिेिानुसार एव ं उनके नाि स े
रािीव ससंि, जविेष सजचव (भूजि एव ं भवन जवभाग)
LAND AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 25th May, 2026
No. F.1/37/2003/L&B/WC/Vol.-III/3775-88.— The Hon’ble Lt. Governor of National Capital
Territory of Delhi is pleased to approve the extension of appointment of Shri Sanjay Kumar Pathak,
Advocate as Standing Counsel within the meaning of Section 2(7) of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 for
the High Court of Delhi at New Delhi in relation to any suit, Appeal, Writ or other proceedings by or
against the Govt. of Delhi through Secretary, Land & Building Department and/or Union of India/Land
Acquisition Collector(s) in relation to the affairs of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (Land &
Building Department) and /or Public Officer(s) whose defence has been undertaken by it, for a period with
effect from 23.05.2026 to 22.05.2027.
The appointment of Shri Sanjay Kumar Pathak, Advocate as Standing Counsel will be subject to
terms and conditions as contained in notification N.F.5(4)/Lit./2010/DS2Law/578-580 dated 27.04.2010
and also as may be prescribed from time to time.
This notification shall come into force with immediate effect.
By Order and in the Name of Lt. Governor
of National Capital Territory of Delhi,
RAJEEV SINGH, Special Secretary (L&B)
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