BMC Demolishes Unauthorised Alterations at Rustomjee Crown

BMC demolished unauthorised alterations at Rustomjee Crown after 138 notices over alleged FSI violations and common area misuse.

Bombay High Court Rules BMC Permission Not Required for Tenantable Repairs

In a landmark ruling, the Bombay High Court has clarified that tenantable repairs, like replacing rusted roofing sheets, do not require BMC permission under Section 342 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act. The court quashed a BMC notice issued to Indu Oil and Soap Co., criticizing the corporation’s high-handed demolition actions and imposing a ₹25,000 fine, setting a precedent for property owners in Mumbai.