Goregaon Flyover Land Acquisition Case: Bombay HC Rules BMC Must Follow 2013 Law To Compensate Buildings

Bombay HC ruled BMC cannot compensate buildings acquired for public projects under provisions meant for open land.

Properties with existing structures must be acquired under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013.

HC quashed BMC's 2018 compensation order for Goregaon flyover project, citing wrong legal provision under MMC Act Sections 298-301.

BMC demolished buildings in February 2016 without prior compensation, violating procedure under MMC Act.

Court directed BMC to initiate fresh acquisition under the 2013 Act within one year, allowing separate resolution of landowner-lessee disputes.