Maharashtra
Bombay HC Upholds BMC’s Preferential Right Over Its Land, Backs Cancellation Of Malad Slum Redevelopment Project
Mumbai, Feb 13: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has a preferential right to develop its own land, the Bombay High Court held while dismissing a petition challenging the civic body’s decision to cancel a slum rehabilitation project in Malad East after finding non-compliance by the developer.
A bench of Justices Girish Kulkarni and Aarti Sathe, on Wednesday, dismissed a petition filed by Om Vishwashanti CHS (proposed) and developer Okhawala Shelter, Builders & Developers challenging a January 10, 2024 order cancelling a no-objection certificate (NOC) earlier granted for the project. The bench held that the cancellation was lawful and based on clear non-compliance.
Project on BMC-owned reserved land
The redevelopment concerned BMC-owned land, portions of which are reserved for a municipal ward office, disaster management facilities and a municipal chowky. The developer was required to incorporate these amenities into its plan and obtain approvals from civic authorities.
An NOC was issued in December 2021, followed by a Letter of Intent (LOI) from the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) in November 2022. The BMC later issued a show cause notice alleging that the developer had failed to submit feasible plans or secure departmental clearances despite repeated opportunities. The NOC was subsequently cancelled in January 2024.
Second round of litigation
This is the second round of litigation after the Supreme Court directed the High Court to rehear the matter following an earlier dismissal on technical grounds.
BMC cites non-compliance, public interest
BMC counsels Joel Carlos and Pushpa Yadav argued that as landowner, the corporation retains the authority to grant or revoke permissions when conditions are breached. The NOC and LOI, it said, explicitly required the developer to obtain approvals and provide workable plans for the reserved public facilities.
According to the civic body, the developer took virtually no effective steps for over a year after the LOI was issued, justifying cancellation in public interest.
The SRA, through advocate Jagdish Aradwad (Reddy), supported this position, noting its own decision to cancel the LOI after finding prolonged non-compliance.
Court upholds civic body’s preferential rights
Agreeing with the civic body, the bench said the cancellation order was well reasoned.
“The conduct of the Petitioners… smacks of non-compliant behavior” in meeting the NOC and LOI conditions, the court observed.
Emphasising ownership rights, the judges held: “It is the MCGM/BMC’s land… therefore the right of the owner… is a preferential right which needs to be of paramount importance, especially in a S.R. Scheme.” A developer’s rights, the court said, are purely contractual.
Petition dismissed
The court dismissed the petition and upheld the cancellation.
Maharashtra
UP gangster wanted under Gangster Act arrested from Mumbai, major police operation UP police sent accused to UP

Mumbai: Police has succeeded in arresting a gangster and gang leader from Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. He is residing here hiding his identity. Mumbai Police received information that he is hiding in Bay Hotel. After which Yellow Gate Police arrested gangster and gang leader Nishant Rajesh Singh (23), wanted in three cases in Sitapur. In the initial investigation, he tried to mislead the police, but later he told that he belongs to UP and later Mumbai Police contacted Uttar Pradesh Police and it came to know that he is wanted in three cases in Sitapur including theft, illegal weapons, Gangster Act, after which UP Police came to Mumbai today and took the accused into custody and took him to Uttar Pradesh. This operation was carried out by DCP Vijay Kant Sagar on the instructions of Mumbai Police Commissioner Devin Bharti.
Maharashtra
A very rare surgery: Rajawadi Hospital team successfully removes a 5.5 kg, 30 cm tumor from the uterus of a 46-year-old woman

A 46-year-old woman from Mankhurd, Mumbai, had been suffering from health problems like persistent abdominal swelling, abdominal pain and difficulty in breathing for the past two years. In view of these symptoms, she sought treatment at the Outpatient Department (OPD) of the Gynaecology Department at BMC-run Seth Vadelal Chhatrapati Gandhi and Monji Amidas Vora Municipal General Hospital (Rajawadi Hospital) in Ghatkopar. The hospital team successfully removed a tumour weighing around 5.5 kg and measuring 30 cm from the patient’s uterus. As her symptoms worsened significantly, a comprehensive review of her medical history, physical examination and necessary diagnostic tests were conducted. These tests revealed a uterine tumour measuring around 30 cm. Initial diagnosis suggested that the mass was a ‘giant leiomyoma’ (fibroid). All necessary precautions and planning were taken to deal with possible complications during and after the surgery, and the procedure was performed later. Dr. Swadina B. Mohanty, Dr. Shalini Bagaria, Dr. Arva Kamble, and Dr. Kajal Salvi played a key role in the surgery performed by the Gynecology Department. Dr. Shreyash and Dr. Netra, under the guidance of anesthesiologist Dr. Chhavi, managed the anesthesia team. Additionally, surgical staff nurse Neelakshi Guru and her team provided vital support during the surgery. Due to the large size of the tumor and the extensive network of blood vessels, the surgery was performed with utmost care. The 5.5 kg tumor removed during the procedure has been sent for histopathological examination, and the final report is awaited. Post-surgery, the patient received specialized care and was discharged from the hospital on the fifth day in excellent health. Cases of such large uterine tumors are extremely rare.
Maharashtra
Immediate financial assistance and rehabilitation for the victims of the Bhiwandi Kohinoor building tragedy and strict action against the culprits. Abu Asim Azmi

Mumbai: Maharashtra Samajwadi Party leader and MLA Abu Asim Azmi has written a letter to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Urban Development Minister Eknath Shinde, and Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Mukrandji Jadhav, appealing for justice for the victims of the tragic and serious incident of collapse of the four-storey Kohinoor building in Balaji Nagar area of Bhiwandi city. Through the letter, MLA Abu Asim Azmi has put forward important demands and issues, including raising questions about administrative negligence.
The Bhiwandi Nizampur City Municipal Corporation had earlier declared the building ‘extremely dangerous’ and issued a notice. Despite this, the administration failed to take timely and concrete steps to ensure the safe rehabilitation of the residents. Lives were lost due to administrative delay and negligence. Along with immediate assistance to the deceased and injured, he demanded that the government immediately provide financial assistance to the families of the citizens who lost their lives in the accident and ensure that all the injured are provided with the best medical treatment at government expense. Regarding the structural audit of the most dangerous buildings, Azmi said that a ‘structural audit’ of all the dilapidated and most dangerous buildings in Bhiwandi city should be conducted immediately, and arrangements for the temporary and permanent rehabilitation of their residents should be made without delay. Azmi has also demanded strict action against the guilty officials and has said that strict legal and administrative action should be taken against the officials responsible for this major accident and the negligence associated with it. Abu Asim Azmi has appealed to the government to take suo motu notice of the matter and ensure that justice and relief reach the affected families in Bhiwandi as soon as possible.
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