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Bombay HC Rejects PIL on Salt Pan Land for Dharavi Rehab

File Photo MUMBAI: On Thursday, the Bombay High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that contested the allocation of 250 acres of salt pan land for the rehabilitation of individuals affected by the Dharavi redevelopment project. Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Sandeep Marne stated, “It goes without saying that the state government must consider environmental issues while executing the project.” Advocate and activist Sagar Devre questioned the state’s decisions from August 7 and September 30 regarding the transfer of 255.6 acres of salt pan land in Mulund, Bhandup, and Vikhroli for housing projects for Dharavi’s affected individuals. He…

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Maharashtra CM to Seek Bombay HC Nod for Slum Rehab on Forest Land

File Photo MUMBAI: The state government is planning to petition the Bombay High Court for permission to undertake slum rehabilitation on portions of forest land currently occupied by slums. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated on Wednesday that any remaining land will be dedicated to forest regeneration. This statement came while he addressed queries concerning the implementation of postpaid smart meters for electricity consumption during a motion in the state legislative council. BJP’s Pravin Darekar highlighted that numerous slum households situated between Goregaon and Dahisar, as well as in Thane, occupy forest land, including private forest areas. He noted that these…

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Bombay HC questions BMC on buildings lacking fire NOC

Bombay High Court MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has requested the BMC to clarify its plans regarding buildings in Mumbai lacking a fire no-objection certificate (NOC). The court posed a pointed question: “Will you ignore this issue, or will you take action? We expect a detailed affidavit stating the required steps when a fire NOC is not present. If this is omitted, we will interpret it as tacit approval, suggesting that it is the municipal corporation’s policy to allow occupancy without a fire NOC, thereby endangering lives,” remarked Justices Girish Kulkarni and Arif Doctor. This discussion arose during a hearing…