CALCUTTA YOUTH FRONT & ORS. vs STATE OF WEST BENGAL & ORS.

The Supreme Court addressed two primary issues regarding the grant of a license by the Municipal Corporation under Section 353(2) of the Calcutta Municipal Corporation Act, 1980. The Court held that the Municipal Corporation did not breach its statutory powers by allowing the construction of an underground market, as it would not destroy the intrinsic character of Satyanarayan Park. The Court affirmed that 'development work' under Section 353(2) can include such constructions, provided they enhance the park's utility, thus upholding the decision of the Division Bench of the High Court.