Overview

• The court upheld the 2022 regulation allowing slum rehabilitation on non-buildable open spaces over 500 sqm provided at least 35% remains as continuous, publicly accessible green space.
• It directed that the preserved green area must be clearly demarcated in approved plans, developed as a public park, and handed over to the BMC within 90 days of project completion.
• The bench ordered the BMC to finish GIS-based mapping and geo-tagging of all designated open spaces within four months and publish the data online for transparency.
• The state government must review the regulation’s environmental and urban health impacts within two years and consult stakeholders on any necessary adjustments.
• Residents and advocacy groups warn the policy could favor developers over taxpayers and risk further environmental strain if oversight lapses.