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 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 Upholds Land Reservation for Public Use: Mohandas vs. State of Maharashtra (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a land reservation for a public purpose lapses if the land is not acquired within a specified time, and the effect of a revised development plan on such reservations. CASE TYPE: Land Acquisition and Town Planning Case Name:
Supreme Court Upholds TDR Policy in Mumbai Slum Rehabilitation Scheme (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Transferable Development Rights (TDR) policy in Mumbai, allowing increased Floor Space Index (FSI) for slum rehabilitation, is constitutionally valid. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation concerning urban planning and slum rehabilitation. Case Name: Janhit Manch Through Its President Bhagvanji Raiyani &
