Zoru Darayus Bhathena v. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
Case brief
What is this about?
Rain water harvesting Mumbai; conservation of natural ground water; Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM); DCPR 2034 mandatory RWH condition for plots above 1000 sq.mtrs. and developments of 500 sq.mtrs. from 8 May 2019; condition incorporated in I.O.Ds; representation to Deputy Commissioner (Environment); opportunity of hearing; petitioner's suggestions to be considered in planning; PIL disposed of; High Court of Judicature at Bombay; decision dated 01 August 2025; Bench: Alok Aradhe, CJ. and Sandeep V. Marne, J.; Petitioner: Zoru Darayus Bhathena.
What did the court decide?
Liberty to the Petitioner to submit a representation within two weeks to the Deputy Commissioner (Environment) of MCGM, who shall afford the Petitioner a hearing and take the Petitioner's suggestions into account while making the plan to conserve rain water and to preserve, protect and enhance the natural ground water in Mumbai.