Bombay HC Approves Redevelopment of 25 Housing Societies at Sion’s GTB Nagar
The Bombay High Court rejected a challenge filed by Navi Mumbai-based developer Lakhani Housing Corporation, opening the way to renovate 25 housing societies in Sion’s GTB Nagar. The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA), which has been designated as the project’s special planning authority, will now oversee the reconstruction of the 11.20-acre site. A […]
Mumbai: Jai Bhim Nagar Residents Face Uncertain Future Outside SRA
On the suggestion of the Bombay High Court, the Powai police filed a formal complaint (FIR) on October 5th against representatives of BMC’s S ward, Hiranandani Group (HGP Community Pvt Ltd), and four associates for carrying out unlawful demolitions in Jai Bhim Nagar. The accused are charged with criminal conspiracy, providing false information, and framing […]
Bombay HC Greenlights Redevelopment of 25 Societies in GTB Nagar, Sion
The Bombay High Court rejected a challenge filed by Navi Mumbai-based developer Lakhani Housing Corporation, opening the way for the renovation of 25 housing societies in Sion’s GTB Nagar. The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA), which has been designated as the project’s special planning authority, will now oversee the 11.20-acre site’s reconstruction. A […]
MHADA Faces Legal Heat Over Redevelopment Scam Losses
The housing body has failed to collect compensation from developers, even though the public Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) has found proof that MHADA officials and developers conspired and caused a loss to the public exchequer in the redevelopment of the city’s cessed structures. In the meantime, MHADA has petitioned the Supreme Court (SC) to reverse […]
MHADA’s Failure to Recover Losses in Redevelopment Scams Faces Legal Action
Despite the State Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) finding prima facie evidence that MHADA officials and developers conspired to create a loss to the state exchequer in the redevelopment of the city’s cessed structures, the housing body has failed to recoup compensation from developers. Meanwhile, MHADA has petitioned the Supreme Court (SC) to reverse the Bombay High […]
Bombay HC blocks proposal to increase building heights along Marine Drive
The Bombay High Court recently delayed the state and BMC’s third attempt in the last 12 years to enhance the height of structures in the second row and beyond on Marine Drive. Within this heritage precinct, the proposal aimed to allow structures to reach heights of 58m, or around 15 stories. Churchgate residents filed a […]
Bombay HC Halts Metro Car Shed Plans on Disputed Kanjurmarg Land
In a setback for the Maharashtra government, the Bombay High Court imposed a status quo on Thursday, ordering authorities not to modify the character of a 15-hectare land in Kanjurmarg handed by the Mumbai collector to MMRDA for the construction of a car shed for Metro Line 6. The Mumbai Metro Line 6 connects Swami […]
Bombay HC Stays Redevelopment Guidelines for 58m Projects on Marine Drive
In an interim decision issued on Thursday, the Bombay High Court delayed the execution of 2023 rules that would allow special clearance to be granted for rehabilitation project structures of up to 58 metres in height on the Marine Drive precinct in south Mumbai. It questioned whether authorities intended to change the area’s skyline. The […]
Bombay HC Orders Crackdown on Illegal Construction in Navi Mumbai
The Bombay High Court has directed the planning authorities – NMMC, MIDC, and CIDCO – to take strict action against illegal structures or face contempt. The court highlighted that the authorities had failed to comply with the 2018 judgment, which required them to remove illegal structures and prevent new ones from being built. The HC […]
Bombay HC: Redevelopment Rights Excluded from Moratorium; Upholds Right to Shelter
The Bombay High Court division bench of Justices Kamal Khata and M.S. Sonak ruled that if the developer fails to meet its obligations under the Development Agreement, such as paying transit rent and completing construction within the specified time frame, there is a complete failure of consideration, and no rights accrue to it. A writ […]