INDIAN CITY PROPERTIES LTD. vs MUNICIPAL COMMNR., GR. BOMBAY

The Supreme Court addressed the applicability of Section 299 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888, regarding the acquisition of land not occupied by a building. The Court held that if the land is occupied by a building, it falls outside the scope of Section 299; however, if only external structures are present, the Corporation may take possession. The Court upheld the High Court's order for a verification report on the structures affected by the notice, emphasizing the need for proper assessment before any acquisition action is taken.