SHANKAR HIRANNA RAJANNA vs MAHARASHTRA HOUSING AND AREA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY .

The Supreme Court addressed the prolonged legal battle regarding the acquisition of properties under the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Act, specifically Sections 88 and 93. The Court held that the decision made by MHADA to return the land to developers for redevelopment was valid, provided that the consent of at least 70% of the occupants was obtained. The Court emphasized the need for timely clearance from MHADA to facilitate the redevelopment process, ultimately dismissing the appeals and upholding the High Court's decision.