Jayesh Shankar Desai v. the Municipal Corporation of Gr.Mumbai
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court quashed a demolition order issued by the BMC regarding structures including lofts and mezzanines, directing the BMC to consider what portions could be condoned based on existing permissions and court-approved drawings. The court held that the BMC must take the record as it stands and could not rely on unauthorized permission claims raised belatedly. The demolition order was set asid
What did the court decide?
Demolition order quashed and set aside; BMC directed to consider condonation/retention based on record.