#Slum Rehabilitation Scheme

Bombay High Court holds that incomplete proposals under the Slum Rehabilitation Scheme cannot preempt subsequent applications, reinforcing strict compliance with submission requirements. The ruling clarifies that the 'first come first served' principle applies only to fully compliant proposals, impacting developers and slum dwellers alike.

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.