Supreme Court of India · 2016-03-10
Babita Badasaria & Ors vs Patna Municipal Corporation & Ors
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2016 SUPREME COURT 1460
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Babita Badasaria & Ors
- Respondent
- Patna Municipal Corporation & Ors
- Bench
- Pinaki Chandra Ghose, R.K. Agrawal
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the demolition order of unauthorized construction by the Patna Regional Development Authority, citing significant deviations from the sanctioned plan under relevant municipal regulations. The Court dismissed Writ Petition (Civil) No. 337 of 2013, ruling it misconceived, and directed compensation at Rs. 6,000 per sq. ft. for affected residents, appointing a Commissioner to ascertain carpet areas. The decision emphasized adherence to lawful construction practices and the necessity of compensating those impacted by the demolition.