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|Bombay High Court
DCR 33(5) | MCGM’s 100% Premium Levy for Staircase Relaxation Illegal; Refund Mandated with 6% Interest : Bombay HC
Bombay High Court rules that the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) lacks authority to impose a 100% premium for staircase relaxation under DCR 33(5), citing binding Supreme Court precedent. The Court directed a refund of Rs. 3.48 crore with 6% interest within 10 weeks, reinforcing limits on municipal discretion in development charges.