Topic
A development plan in Indian law outlines land use and infrastructure allocation by urban authorities under statutes like the MRTP Act or MMC Act, ensuring orderly urban growth.
Bombay High Court rules that land reservations under the MRTP Act automatically lapse if acquisition proceedings are not initiated within 12 months of the statutory notice. The court clarified that mere revision of the development plan does not revive the lapsed reservation, protecting landowners from indefinite uncertainty.
Bombay High Court holds that demolition notices under Section 260 MMC Act must detail nature, extent and legal basis of unauthorized construction to satisfy natural justice.
Bombay High Court mandates completion of reserved burial grounds for Christian and Muslim communities within two years, affirming state duty under Article 21.
Bombay High Court holds that landowners in unauthorized layouts with rejected regularization applications are not entitled to compensation under Article 300A for development plan roads.
Bombay High Court clarifies that land reservation under MRTP Act lapses after 10 years if not acquired, and subsequent revision cannot revive it without fresh justification.