#Building Compliance

The Kerala High Court has ruled that panchayats cannot issue building compliance notices while disregarding binding exempting circulars, violating natural justice. Authorities must reconsider applications by factoring in all relevant circulars, particularly where land conversion predates regulatory restrictions, ensuring lawful issuance of occupancy certificates.

The Punjab & Haryana High Court dismissed a petition seeking reclassification of a hotel as a commercial building under the suspended 2025 Rules, ruling that completed constructions must adhere to the regulations under which they were approved. The court held that violations or prospective rule changes cannot retroactively benefit non-compliant buildings, reinforcing strict compliance in urban planning.

Kerala High Court holds that writ jurisdiction cannot resolve factual disputes over property boundaries or unauthorized construction; petitioner must seek remedy in civil court.

Bombay High Court grants interim relief to plaintiffs in stalled commercial project after fire, emphasizing that delay does not bar equitable remedies where statutory violations persist.