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FSI Exploitation

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Section 7 MOFA 1963 | Informed Consent Mandatory for Additional Construction; Developer Cannot Exploit FSI Without Society Approval : Bombay HC
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|Bombay High Court

Section 7 MOFA 1963 | Informed Consent Mandatory for Additional Construction; Developer Cannot Exploit FSI Without Society Approval : Bombay HC

Bombay High Court reinforces that developers must secure explicit consent from flat purchasers under Section 7 of the Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act 1963 before undertaking additional construction. The ruling protects housing societies from unilateral FSI exploitation and ensures statutory compliance in cooperative housing projects.