Hotel Sea Gull vs State Of West Bengal & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the notices issued under Sections 53(1) and 54 of the West Bengal Town and Country (Planning and Development) Act, 1979, requiring the appellant to cease unauthorized construction and demolish the second floor of the hotel. The Court emphasized the necessity of obtaining prior written permission under Section 46 for any development activities. The judgment of the Calcutta High Court was reversed, affirming the authority's actions to enforce compliance with planning regulations.