INDORE MUNICIPAL CORPN vs HARISH TOLANI

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision regarding the powers of the Municipal Corporation to compound illegal constructions, clarifying that the Commissioner must first assess whether such constructions can be compounded before proceeding with demolition. The Court noted that the compounding of unauthorized construction is subject to legal limits and should be verified through a joint inspection. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's observations without merit.