DIPAK KUMAR MUKHERJEE vs KOLKATA MUN.CORP..

The Supreme Court reiterated the importance of planned urban development and the statutory duty of municipal authorities to prevent illegal constructions, referencing multiple precedents including K. Ramadas Shenoy v. Chief Officers, Town Municipal Council (1974) 2 SCC 506. The Court emphasized that unauthorized constructions infringe upon the rights of residents and upheld the authority of municipalities to enforce compliance with statutory obligations. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the need for strict adherence to urban planning regulations.