#Demolition Orders

The Rajasthan High Court has ruled that the Archaeological Survey of India must provide affected residents a meaningful opportunity to be heard before issuing demolition orders near the Chittorgarh Fort, reinforcing that heritage protection cannot override fundamental procedural rights. This sets a critical precedent for all notified monuments under the AMASR Act, ensuring local communities are not silenced by bureaucratic enforcement.

Karnataka High Court rules that a 48-hour demolition notice under Section 321(3) of the Karnataka Municipal Corporations Act is unreasonable when an appellate remedy under Section 443-A exists. The Court directed a 7-day compliance period, emphasizing that administrative actions must align with principles of natural justice to avoid arbitrariness.

Bombay High Court rules that MHADA's demolition orders under Section 55 of the MR&TP Act become final if unchallenged within the prescribed timeline, barring subsequent legal recourse. The court rejected pleas for fresh hearings, reinforcing strict compliance with statutory timelines for property disputes involving government authorities.

NGT holds that authorities must provide notice, access to documents, and hearing before issuing demolition orders in CRZ areas, reinforcing procedural fairness under environmental law.

Bombay High Court holds that municipal corporations must issue statutory notice before demolishing structures, affirming natural justice and procedural fairness under municipal law.