The Tata Housing Development Co. Ltd. ... vs The Goa Foundation And Ors.

The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court's decision to quash permissions granted for land use change and construction on Survey No. 69/4, citing violations of the Goa, Daman & Diu Town and Country Planning Act, 1974, particularly Sections 9, 15, 33, and 35. The Court emphasized that the land was designated as an orchard and not a forest, and the lack of public objections during the planning process did not negate the need for compliance with statutory requirements. The appellants were directed to remove all development works undertaken on the land.