CHHABILDAS vs THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THROUGH ITS SECRETARY URBAN DEVELOPMENT

The Supreme Court examined the implications of Section 49 of the Maharashtra Regional Town Planning Act, 1966, particularly focusing on Sub-section (7), which mandates that if the Appropriate Authority does not apply to acquire land within one year of a confirmed purchase notice, the designation or reservation of that land lapses. The Court held that the failure to act within the stipulated time frame results in the automatic lapse of the reservation, thereby reinforcing the need for timely action by authorities in land acquisition matters. This judgment clarifies the procedural obligations of the Appropriate Authority under the Act.