Supreme Court of India · 2024-07-30
Yash Developers vs Harihar Krupa Co Operative Housing ...
- Citation / case number
- 2024 INSC 559
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Yash Developers
- Respondent
- Harihar Krupa Co Operative Housing ...
- Author
- Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha
- Bench
- Aravind Kumar, Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the issues surrounding the Maharashtra Slum Areas (Improvement, Clearance and Redevelopment) Act, 1971, particularly focusing on the accountability of officers under Section 13. The Court held that delays in project execution due to various factors, including non-cooperation from slum dwellers and lack of financial resources, do not absolve the developer from fulfilling obligations under the Act. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's decision regarding the developer's responsibilities and the need for timely project completion.