Bindia Chhabra v. South Delhi Municipalcorporation
Case brief
What is this about?
In a writ petition, the petitioner sought a direction to the respondent Municipal Corporation to accept and process building plans for land in New Delhi. The petitioner alleged that conversion charges were already paid despite the respondent's claim that the relevant policy was not finalised. The court directed the respondent to accept the plans and decide within 12 weeks.
What did the court decide?
Directed the respondent to accept the petitioner's building plans and take a decision on sanction or rejection within 12 weeks, ensuring an opportunity of hearing if rejected.