PRIYANKA ESTATES I'NATIONAL P.LTD. vs STATE OF ASSAM .

The Supreme Court examined the legality of the demolition order issued by the Gauhati High Court regarding unauthorized construction by M/s. Priyanka Estates International (P) Ltd. The Court held that the rejection of construction permission under Section 438 of the Guwahati Municipal Corporation Act, 1971 was justified due to violations of building norms, including exceeding the maximum allowable height and floor area ratio (FAR). Consequently, the Court upheld the demolition order, affirming the need for adherence to municipal regulations in construction activities.