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Bombay HC Extends Tardeo Tower Eviction Deadline by Three Weeks

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has granted an additional three weeks for residents of the top 18 floors of the 34-storey Tardeo tower to vacate their homes. On August 1, the Supreme Court upheld the High Court’s ruling, which instructed the residents to vacate the floors without an occupancy certificate. The initial deadline was set for August 2. The Supreme Court indicated that residents could apply for an extension through the High Court. They requested four weeks, citing the need for alternate housing for their school-going children. The High Court granted the extension, noting it as a ‘mercy plea,’ and…

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MahaRERA Offers Physical and Virtual Hearings After HC Order

PUNE: On Saturday, the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) announced that it provides both physical and virtual options for hearing complaints, allowing parties to appear in person upon request. This statement comes in light of a recent directive from the Bombay High Court urging MahaRERA to reinstate hybrid hearings, emphasizing that access to justice should encompass the option for physical presence. “We regularly offer physical hearings to those who choose this option. While virtual hearings are more favored, we ensure that no one is excluded from attending physically,” a senior official from MahaRERA stated to TOI. The court’s ruling…

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Bombay HC Blasts EOW, Transfers Builder Fraud to Crime Branch

MUMBAI: In an unusual and significant decision, the Bombay High Court has redirected a builder fraud case under the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (MPID) Act to the Mumbai Crime Branch, citing serious shortcomings in the investigation conducted by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW). The court’s action followed a petition from victims claiming a scam exceeding ₹100 crore, expressing a loss of trust in the EOW’s investigation. In a detailed ruling dated July 7, the court sharply criticized EOW Deputy Commissioner of Police Sangramsinh Nishandar for his lack of decisive action since assuming control of the case in March…

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Bombay HC Orders Probe into 900+ Mhada Redevelopment Notices

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court criticized Mhada on Monday for its illegal and overreaching actions in issuing more than 900 redevelopment notices for premises deemed dangerous, infringing on the constitutional rights of owners of cessed buildings, as well as often impacting their tenants. The court described these notices and the redevelopment authority exercised by Mhada’s executive engineers and repair board as a “regime of colossal arbitrariness and abuse of power,” deeming such acts as blatant illegalities. The judges noted that simply allowing a stay on the notices—which Mhada later chose not to withdraw—was insufficient. Consequently, they mandated an investigation by…

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Bombay HC Rejects Plea, Motilal Redevelopment Progresses

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has dismissed a review petition, allowing the redevelopment of 141 acres of MHADA land in Goregaon West, known as Motilal Nagar. MHADA has appointed Adani Realty as the consultant and Development Agency (CDA) for the project, which is expected to be the largest housing initiative in the city. Motilal Nagar Vikas Samiti, a resident group, filed the review petition to contest the court’s initial ruling from March 6, 2025, by Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Bharati Dangre. They sought an interim stay to prevent MHADA and the awarded developer from proceeding with the project.…

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Bombay HC Halts Slum Rehab on Mumbai University Land

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has placed a stay on a Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) scheme concerning over 3.5 acres of land claimed by Bombay University. This land was acquired for academic use by the Mumbai Collector between 1967 and 1974. Despite the acquisition, the land was not registered under the university’s name, and third-party rights were established in favor of a developer due to outdated revenue records, as stated in a petition by Mumbai University (MU). The university pointed out that by 2024, the land had been designated as a slum because of encroachment, without any notice given to…

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Bombay HC Orders Maharashtra RERA to Reinstate Hybrid Hearings

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has ordered the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRera) to reinstate hybrid hearings within four weeks. This will allow parties to choose between physical or virtual appearances. “Access to justice includes the right to appear in person, not just virtual access,” stated Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Neela Gokhale. A petition filed by Mayur Desai requested the court to expedite the resolution of execution and non-compliance cases pending since March 2024 and to reinstate hybrid hearings, a practice in place before the Covid-19 pandemic. MahaRera’s attorney mentioned that parties wishing to attend in person could…

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Bombay HC urges Thane civic body to act on illegal structures

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has instructed the Thane municipal commissioner to engage with senior officials from electricity supply companies to identify power connections provided to illegal constructions. The court also called for an investigation into civic officers who enable water supply to these unauthorized edifices. Justices Girish Kulkarni and Arif Doctor remarked that providing electricity to illegal buildings represents a “national loss” while noting that granting water to such constructions significantly exacerbates the public’s struggles during water scarcity. The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) reported compliance with earlier court orders, resulting in the demolition of 21 illegal structures using “sophisticated…

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SC Approves Adani Cementation’s Removal of 158 Mangrove Trees

(Representative Image) The Supreme Court has upheld the Bombay High Court’s decision allowing Adani Cementation to remove 158 mangrove trees for the construction of a jetty project along the Amba River in Maharashtra’s Raigad district. This project, which occupies an area of 1.26 hectares within the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) designated for mangrove forests, is intended to facilitate the transportation of cement and other materials via waterways, alongside a conveyor corridor and access road to support a cement grinding and fly ash processing unit and a backup storage unit in Shahapur and Shahabaz. It aims to meet the increasing cement…

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HC Orders Residents to Vacate 18-Floor Building in 2 Weeks

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has labeled residents of the top 18 floors of the 34-storey Willingdon Heights building in Tardeo as “selfish” for ignoring the need for an occupation certificate (OC). The court has ordered these occupants to vacate their flats within two weeks. A bench led by Justices Girish Kulkarni and Arif Doctor criticized the residents for their “brazen illegality” in occupying flats without the necessary OC. The court instructed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to take action if the order is not followed, stating that these affluent residents are knowingly violating building regulations while evading legal consequences.…