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Bombay HC quashes ₹3 Cr+ stamp duty demand against Romell Real Estate in Malad slum redevelopment case. Court rules Permanent Transit Camp (PTC) cannot be added to consideration per Guideline 26 & holds CCRA order time-barred beyond 6-year limit under Section 53A.

Only ₹11 Fine Each on Two Top BMC Officials for Delaying Court Orders to Demolish Illegal Structures

In a stinging order, the Bombay High Court imposed a token ₹11 cost each on two senior BMC officials for delaying compliance with its directions to demolish an illegal mezzanine floor in Kirti Chambers, Fort — underlining that civic authorities cannot treat court orders casually.
In a landmark decision, the Bombay High Court has affirmed that once you buy land, get it registered, and take possession after due permissions, no authority can revoke the deal years later over unrelated old agreements – a huge boost for property buyers in Maharashtra.

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.
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Willingdon View Building: Bombay High Court Orders Evacuation of Floors 17 to 34 Over Fire and OC Violations

In a major blow to residents of Willingdon View CHS in South Mumbai, the Bombay High Court has ordered the evacuation of floors 17 to 34 due to absence of Occupation Certificate and Fire NOC. The court slammed the illegal occupation as a threat to life and directed BMC to take legal action if residents fail to vacate within two weeks.

BMC Registers FIR Against 27 Residents for Unauthorised Construction in Flats

In a strict enforcement move, the BMC has filed an FIR against 27 residents of Mangesh Co-operative Housing Society in Kurla East for unauthorised structural changes in their flats. Despite multiple notices issued since 2020, no action was taken by the residents, prompting BMC officials to register the case under Section 53(7) of the MRTP Act.