diff --git a/frappe/desk/doctype/desktop_icon/desktop_icon.py b/frappe/desk/doctype/desktop_icon/desktop_icon.py
index ad370cf734..8f25b1dd86 100644
--- a/frappe/desk/doctype/desktop_icon/desktop_icon.py
+++ b/frappe/desk/doctype/desktop_icon/desktop_icon.py
@@ -46,7 +46,6 @@ class DesktopIcon(Document):
 
 	def on_trash(self):
 		clear_desktop_icons_cache()
-		self.check_for_restrict_removal()
 		if frappe.conf.developer_mode and self.standard and self.app:
 			self.delete_desktop_icon_file()