#Slum Act

The Bombay High Court holds that a landowner’s preferential right under the Slum Rehabilitation Scheme cannot be invoked unless a Section 3C(1) declaration is first issued by the competent authority. This ruling binds all SRA applicants and ensures procedural integrity in slum redevelopment, preventing premature claims that bypass statutory prerequisites.

Bombay High Court rules that authorities cannot demolish unauthorized structures on government land without first determining if the area qualifies as a notified slum under the Slum Act. The judgment reinforces procedural safeguards, ensuring regularization or demolition actions comply with natural justice principles, directly impacting slum dwellers and urban planning policies.

Bombay High Court upholds that eligibility for slum redevelopment benefits under the Slum Act is strictly determined by official survey records (Annexure-II). Long-term occupation or self-declared room splits without documentary proof cannot override survey findings, reinforcing the primacy of statutory verification for shelter rights.