#urban planning law

The Bombay High Court has ruled that under Section 127 of the MRTP Act, a land reservation automatically lapses not merely because a notice is served through government channels, but only when the planning authority takes concrete action on it. This clarifies that revised development plans relocating public amenities render PILs seeking retention of original reservations infructuous, significantly impacting urban land governance and developer liability.

Bombay High Court upholds Maharashtra's TDR premium mechanism under MRTP Act, clarifying statutory authority and rejecting challenges to delegated legislation.

Bombay High Court holds that interim stay against demolition under MRTPL Section 53(1) requires retroactive monthly deposits from date of illegal construction, balancing equity and state interest.

Madras High Court directs Directorate of Town and Country Planning to decide on re-zoning petition within four months, maintaining status quo for petitioner's construction pending final order.