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…