V.M. Kurian vs State Of Kerala And Others

The Supreme Court upheld the Kerala High Court's dismissal of a writ petition challenging the grant of exemptions from the Kerala Building Rules for the construction of an eight-storied building. The Court emphasized that the exemptions were granted under the Kerala Municipalities Act, 1960, specifically referencing Section 344 and Section 222, and noted that the State Government had the authority to modify conditions for construction. The Court found no merit in the appellant's objections regarding procedural compliance, affirming the legality of the exemptions granted to the 5th respondent.