Redevelopment Guidelines Under Section 79A Not Mandatory, Appellate Court Reiterates

Court reiterates Section 79A redevelopment guidelines are directory, not mandatory, while upholding society redevelopment.

Housing Society is the Boss: Bombay HC Strikes Down Registrar’s Role in Redevelopment NOCs

The Bombay High Court has ruled that Deputy Registrars have no authority to issue “No Objection” for redevelopment, making it clear that the General Body of housing societies holds the final decision-making power. This judgment is expected to ease redevelopment delays across Maharashtra.