Prafulla C.Dave & Ors vs Municipal Commrs.& Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966, specifically whether the initial development plan notified under Section 21 is the final plan, with subsequent revisions under Section 38 being merely amendments. The Court held that the original plan under Section 21 constitutes the final development plan, and thus, the notice period under Section 127(2) should be calculated from the publication of this initial plan, not from any revisions. This ruling clarifies the procedural aspects of development planning under the MRTP Act.