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Maharashtra has become India’s leading green building state, powered by progressive FAR incentives, mandatory IGBC ratings, and a strong partnership with the CII Indian Green Building Council. Cities like Mumbai and Pune now anchor India’s largest green building footprint and net zero movement.

35% Green Space Now Mandatory in Mumbai’s SRA Projects

A new government circular mandates that all SRA schemes on reserved land must keep 35% of the total plot area as contiguous, developed public open space with free citizen access. A Special Monitoring Committee has been formed to prevent violations and ensure the developed park is handed over to the local municipality within 90 days of project completion.
In a no-holds-barred verdict, Bombay HC tells housing societies: Stop playing judge. You cannot decide who owns the flat or settle inheritance fights. Your only job is collecting dues and maintaining records — stay in your lane or face the consequences.

Bombay HC: GR Guidelines for Redevelopment Are Only Directions – No Tender Needed if Majority of Tenants Agree on a Builder

Bombay HC rules GR guidelines for co-op society redevelopment are only directions, not mandatory. Societies can appoint a builder without a tender if the majority of tenants agree, ensuring transparency and proper supervision.
The Bombay High Court (Goa) has ruled that hearsay cannot be treated as proof of Pakistani nationality, striking down the Custodian of Enemy Property’s 2010 order tagging a Margao layout as “enemy property.” The Court held that the government failed to produce documentary proof that the original owner was a Pakistani national during the vesting period, making the declaration legally unsustainable.

📰 Hearsay Can’t Make You Pakistani: Bombay HC Quashes Enemy Property Tag

The Bombay High Court (Goa) has ruled that hearsay cannot be treated as proof of Pakistani nationality, striking down the Custodian of Enemy Property’s 2010 order tagging a Margao layout as “enemy property.” The Court held that the government failed to produce documentary proof that the original owner was a Pakistani national during the vesting period, making the declaration legally unsustainable.
In a rare and significant move, BMC has terminated the 999-year lease of a historic Worli property once housing Flora Chinese Restaurant, after lessees failed to redevelop or pay dues. Backed by High Court orders, the action highlights a new assertive approach to Mumbai’s legacy leasehold lands — with major implications for owners, tenants, and the city’s redevelopment landscape.

📰 BMC Terminates 999-Year Lease of Iconic Worli Property — A Turning Point for Leasehold Lands in Mumbai?

In a rare and significant move, BMC has terminated the 999-year lease of a historic Worli property once housing Flora Chinese Restaurant, after lessees failed to redevelop or pay dues. Backed by High Court orders, the action highlights a new assertive approach to Mumbai’s legacy leasehold lands — with major implications for owners, tenants, and the city’s redevelopment landscape.
In a massive win for Mumbai landowners, Bombay HC slams MMRDA: "You can't force TDR—pay cash as law demands!"

Can’t take care of your father? Leave his house

In a powerful judgment, the Bombay High Court ruled that a son who neglected his 86-year-old father must vacate the Parel flat gifted to him. The Court reaffirmed that under the Senior Citizens Act, property transfers to children come with an implied duty of care — neglect it, and you lose it.