Bombay HC Orders Demolition of Ulhasnagar Tower Over Fraudulent Permits
MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has upheld the Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation’s order to demolish the 16-storey “Jhalak Paradise” building in Ulhasnagar, rejecting a petition from the developer and criticizing both the builder and civic officials for allegations of fraud and significant violations. Justices Kamal Khata and A.S. Gadkari mentioned that the petitioners had “clearly misled the Corporation and obtained approvals unlawfully.” The court further pointed out that the Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation officials neglected to verify documents before giving permissions. Inconsistencies in the developer’s claims were noted by the bench. Although the petitioners referenced a 2021 report indicating that the plot…