Overview
- The court said the state should not remain a passive spectator and called the proliferation of violations a matter of grave concern.
- It observed a serious systemic failure suggestive of a nexus between tainted officials and developers in the city.
- The PIL by resident Sandeep Thakur was rejected because a March order had already directed NMMC to survey illegal structures and issue notices.
- Judges clarified the dismissal does not condone wrongdoing and said authorities may proceed against erring developers and civic officials.
- On Palm Beach Residency, the court noted a provisional OC granted this year and vacated restraints on flat sales, stressing buyers should not be penalised for developers’ defaults.