Supreme Court of India · 2004-11-01
FRIENDS COLONY DEV. COMMITTEE vs STATE OF ORISSA
- Citation / case number
- SC 1996/77788
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- FRIENDS COLONY DEV. COMMITTEE
- Respondent
- STATE OF ORISSA
- Author
- R.C. Lahoti
- Bench
- ASHOK BHAN CJI R.C. LAHOTI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court held that the construction of the Kalyani Apartment by M/s Modern Mechatech Housing Ltd. violated the sanctioned building plan under the Orissa Development Authorities Act, specifically Section 92, which allows for action against unauthorized constructions. The Court affirmed the Authority's decision to demolish the unauthorized fifth floor and other deviations, emphasizing the importance of adhering to approved plans for public safety and environmental protection. The appeal by the Friends Colony Development Committee was allowed, upholding the demolition order against the builder.