Supreme Court of India · 2022-08-25
RATILAL S. PUJARA (SINCE DECEASED) THR. HIS L.RS vs MUNICIPAL COMMISSIONER, MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF GREATER MUMBAI
- Citation / case number
- SC 2019/37676
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- RATILAL S. PUJARA (SINCE DECEASED) THR. HIS L.RS
- Respondent
- MUNICIPAL COMMISSIONER, MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF GREATER MUMBAI
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KRISHNA MURARI
- Bench
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KRISHNA MURARI, HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE HIMA KOHLI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of the writ petition challenging the demolition and eviction notices issued under the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act. The court emphasized the obligation of building owners to ensure structural safety for buildings over 30 years old, as mandated by the MMC Act. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the legality of the notices issued by the Municipal Corporation.