Bombay HC Asks State Govt To Frame Clear Rules On Flat Alterations, Ensure Uniform Action Against Illegal

Bombay High Court directed Maharashtra government to frame clear rules on flat alterations that do not need prior municipal approval.

Court asked civic bodies to take uniform action against illegal constructions and suggested an online approval portal.

Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) directed to act against unauthorised alterations within six months in the Neel Sidhi Amarante housing society case.

Court criticised PMC for delay in acting on complaint and stated that large-scale unauthorised constructions cannot be permitted.

Bench proposed online portal for residents to upload plans and photographs for quick assessment by authorities.