Chhabildas vs The State Of Maharashtra Through Its ...

The Supreme Court addressed the implications of Section 49(7) of the Maharashtra Regional Town Planning Act, 1966, which stipulates that if the Appropriate Authority does not apply to acquire land within one year of a confirmed purchase notice, the designation or restriction on the land lapses. The Court held that this provision is mandatory and failure to comply results in the automatic release of the land from any restrictions. Consequently, the Court ruled in favor of the landowner, affirming their right to develop the land without the imposed restrictions.