Shetty Auto Enterprises v. Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority
Case brief
What is this about?
Bombay High Court (OOCJ) disposed W.P. No. 2874/2024 (Shetty Auto Enterprises v. MMRDA & Ors.; M.S. Sonak & Advait M. Sethna, JJ.; 14.11.2025) concerning rehabilitation/compensation for a 600 sq.ft portion of Shop KW004466, Albina Cottage, Andheri (West), Mumbai. Compensation policy disclosed via Government Resolution dated 16.03.2022 referencing Ss.26-30, RFCTLARR Act, 2013 and the MMRDA Act, 1974. Directions: representation to Respondent Nos.1-3 within 4 weeks; decision within 3 months with reasoned order after hearing petitioner and required parties; no costs. No precedent engaged; no monetary award.
What did the court decide?
Petition disposed of with procedural directions and no order for costs: liberty to the Petitioner to represent to Respondent Nos.1 to 3 within 4 weeks on the issue of compensation; concerned/appellate authorities to decide the representation in accordance with law, on its own merits and having regard to the disclosed compensation policy, within 3 months of receipt, after hearing the Petitioner (and any other required parties), and communicating a reasoned decision within 3 months.