Date of the Judgment: 25th February, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 265 Judges: J.B. Pardiwala, J., R. Mahadevan, J. Can a prolonged delay in acquiring reserved land lead to the lapse of its reservation, allowing the owner to utilize it? The Supreme Court addressed this critical question in a case involving Nirmati Developers and the State […]
Supreme Court Clarifies Compensation for Land Surrender and Amenity Development Can a landowner claim full Transferable Development Rights (TDR) for constructing amenities on surrendered land? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this crucial question, clarifying the rights of landowners under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966. This judgment impacts how development rights
Supreme Court allows operation of Pune Garbage Processing Plant: Pune Municipal Corporation vs. Sus Road Baner Vikas Manch (2024) INSC 682 (12 September 2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a garbage processing plant (GPP) established before the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 came into force, is governed by the 2000 Rules or the 2016 Rules, and whether
Supreme Court Clarifies Land Acquisition Compensation in Maharashtra Flood Wall Project LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of fair market value for land acquired for public projects, specifically addressing the impact of “Blue Zone” designations. CASE TYPE: Land Acquisition, Civil Case Name: Kazi Akiloddin vs. State of Maharashtra & Ors. Judgment Date: 10 July 2024 Introduction Date of
Supreme Court Upholds Slum Rehabilitation Authority’s Allotment Process: Sayunkta Sangarsh Samiti vs. State of Maharashtra (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a private agreement between a developer and a minority group of slum dwellers can override the statutory procedures of the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) regarding the allotment of tenements. CASE TYPE: Slum Rehabilitation Law Case Name:
Supreme Court Orders Consideration of Rehabilitation or Compensation for Occupants Under Town Planning Scheme LEGAL ISSUE: Whether occupants of land are entitled to rehabilitation or compensation under a Town Planning Scheme. CASE TYPE: Civil Law, Town Planning Case Name: Jaffar Ali Nawab Ali Chaudhari and Others vs. The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai [Judgment Date]:
Supreme Court Denies Additional TDR for Recreation Ground Development: Godrej & Boyce vs. MCGM (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Entitlement to additional Transferable Development Rights (TDR) for developing a recreation ground. CASE TYPE: Land Acquisition/Town Planning Case Name: Godrej and Boyce Manufacturing Company Limited vs. The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai & Ors. [Judgment Date]: May 08,
Supreme Court Clarifies Amenity TDR Entitlement in Land Acquisition Cases: Godrej & Boyce vs. MCGM (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a landowner is entitled to additional Transferable Development Rights (TDR) for developing a recreational ground on surrendered land. CASE TYPE: Land Acquisition/Town Planning Case Name: Godrej and Boyce Manufacturing Company Limited vs. The Municipal Corporation of
Supreme Court Sets Aside Additional Time for Land Acquisition: Laxmikant vs. State of Maharashtra (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a High Court can grant additional time to acquire land beyond the statutory period specified in the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966. CASE TYPE: Land Acquisition/Town Planning Case Name: Laxmikant & Ors. vs. State of
Supreme Court on Lapsed Land Reservations: Kolhapur Municipal Corporation vs. Vasant Mahadev Patil LEGAL ISSUE: Can a Municipal Corporation be compelled to acquire land after the reservation for public use has lapsed under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966? CASE TYPE: Land Acquisition, Town Planning Case Name: The Kolhapur Municipal Corporation & Ors.
Supreme Court quashes High Court order directing land acquisition: Kolhapur Municipal Corporation vs. Vasant Mahadev Patil (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a High Court can mandate a municipal corporation to acquire land and pay compensation when the land reservation has lapsed and is unsuitable for its intended purpose. CASE TYPE: Land Acquisition and Town Planning. Case
Supreme Court on Lapsed Land Reservations: Kolhapur Municipal Corporation vs. Vasant Mahadev Patil (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a High Court can mandate a municipal corporation to acquire land and pay compensation when the land reservation has lapsed and the land is unsuitable for the designated public purpose. CASE TYPE: Land Acquisition and Town Planning Case
