Supreme Court of India · 2013-12-10
OSWAL AGRO MILLS LTD. vs HINDUSTAN PETROLEUM CORP. LTD. .
- Citation / case number
- SC 2012/14649
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- OSWAL AGRO MILLS LTD.
- Respondent
- HINDUSTAN PETROLEUM CORP. LTD. .
- Author
- G.S. SINGHVI
- Bench
- G.S. SINGHVI,H.L. GOKHALE,RANJANA PRAKASH DESAI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court's decision to quash the sanction for change of user and construction of a residential and commercial complex by Oswal Agro Mills Ltd. on land located near a petroleum refinery, citing safety concerns under Section 37(1AA) of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966. The Court emphasized the importance of considering objections from the Police Department and other authorities regarding public safety and security risks associated with the proposed development. The ruling reinforced the need for adherence to planning regulations and the jurisdiction of the Municipal Corporation in such matters.