Supreme Court of India · 2023-05-08
GODREJ AND BOYCE MFG.CO.LTD. vs MUN.CORP.OF GR.MUMBAI .
- Citation / case number
- SC 2011/36335
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- GODREJ AND BOYCE MFG.CO.LTD.
- Respondent
- MUN.CORP.OF GR.MUMBAI .
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE V. RAMASUBRAMANIAN
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PANKAJ MITHAL HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE V. RAMASUBRAMANIAN
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the validity of a development certificate granted for construction on land reserved for entertainment purposes, which was part of a broader urban development plan. The appellant challenged the decision after the Bombay High Court dismissed their claim regarding the land area and development rights. The Court analyzed the statutory provisions under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966, and the relevant development plans, ultimately upholding the validity of the development certificate and the planning authority’s decision.