Supreme Court of India · 2017-07-31
Janhit Manch vs Urban Development Department
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Janhit Manch
- Respondent
- Urban Development Department
- Author
- Ashok Bhushan
- Bench
- Ashok Bhushan, A. K. Sikri
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the legality of concessions granted for development in Mumbai, specifically regarding Floor Space Index (FSI) and refuge areas. The Court held that the Municipal Commissioner must adhere to the National Building Code, 2005, limiting refuge areas to 4% of the built-up area, with excess areas counted towards FSI. The judgment emphasized the need for compliance with statutory norms in urban development, thereby upholding the Bombay High Court's directive for re-examination of excess refuge areas.