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The Bombay High Court has directed a builder to deposit around INR 41 lakh towards the cost of demolishing unauthorised portions in two buildings in Nagpur. The order followed a detailed estimate submitted by civic authorities, highlighting violations of approved plans and potential safety risks. The matter stems from a long-pending public interest litigation. A significant part of the demolition has already been carried out. The court has made it clear that the financial burden of such actions will not fall on public authorities and will be borne by the developer.
The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has asked a builder to deposit nearly INR 41 lakh to cover the cost of demolishing unauthorised structures in two buildings. The direction came after the municipal authorities submitted a cost estimate for removing the illegal portions identified at both properties. Advertisement
As per the details shared before the court, the demolition cost for one building is estimated at about INR 31.4 lakh, while the second structure requires around INR 9.97 lakh. The constructions were found to be in violation of approved building plans. Authorities also pointed out that the structures posed safety concerns due to their location near important government offices and financial establishments.
The case is linked to a public interest litigation filed several years ago, where concerns were raised about illegal construction activity and lack of action by authorities. Over time, the court continued to monitor the matter and had earlier allowed the civic body to proceed with demolition after the builder failed to comply with earlier assurances regarding removal of the unauthorised portions.
Officials informed the court that demolition work has already been carried out to a large extent, especially in one of the buildings. The remaining work is expected to be completed soon, based on the progress report submitted.
The court has now directed the builder to deposit the required amount within a specified period. It indicated that public authorities should not bear the cost of correcting violations committed by private developers. The matter will be taken up again to review compliance and further steps, if required.
In past cases as well, the Bombay High Court has taken a strict approach towards illegal constructions and has held both developers and civic bodies accountable. The court has repeatedly stressed that unauthorised developments cannot be regularised if they violate safety norms or planning rules, especially in dense urban areas.
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