A PIL regarding unauthorised constructions was disposed of, with the court directing authorities to expeditiously demolish such structures and ensuring no similar occurrences arise.
Directions to authorities to demolish unauthorised constructions and prevent their recurrence; no order as to costs.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION NO. 121 OF 2008
Vaibhav Ashok Khaire & Ors. ..Petitioners
versus
The Collector of Nashik & Ors. ..Respondents
Mr. S. A. Sawant for the Petitioners.
Mr. P. M. Patil, AGP for the Respondent Nos. 3
to 6.
Mr. V. A. Gangal for the Respondent No. 2.
CORAM : SWATANTER KUMAR, C.J. AND
S. A. BOBDE, J.
DATE : 23RD OCTOBER, 2008.
P.C.
. Learned counsel appearing for the respective
respondents state that they will take action in
accordance with law. However, the other Authorities
like Police should fully co-operate to implement the
demolition of the unauthorised construction. In
view of the statement made nothing survives in the
petition.
2. We expect the respondents authorities to act
expeditiously and ensure that unauthorised
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construction do not arise any more.
3. All the concerned Authorities, including the
Police Authorities to act accordingly.
4. PIL disposed of accordingly. No order as to
costs.
CHIEF JUSTICE
S. A. BOBDE, J.
1 issue framed by the court
whether the unauthorised constructions should be demolished.
Vaibhav Ashok Khaire & Ors.
The Collector of Nashik & Ors.
Swapant Kumar
S. A. Bobde
As recorded by the court registry
Litigation brought on behalf of the public interest rather than a personal grievance, relaxing the usual rule of locus standi.
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