Bombay HC upholds VVMC’s order to demolish 41 buildings in Vasai

According to media reports, the bench has allowed the flat owners to vacate the buildings by September 30 after signing an undertaking to that effect.

July 9, 2024: The Bombay High Court on July 8, 2024 refused relief to the demolition of around 41 illegal buildings in Vasai. According to media reports, the HC found that these buildings have been illegally constructed on land reserved for sewage treatment plant and dumping ground.

According to media reports, owing to the Mumbai monsoons going on, the bench has allowed the flat owners to vacate the buildings by September 30 after signing an undertaking to that effect.

 

About this case

In June 2024, the Bombay High Court was hearing a petition filed against illegal buildings in Vasai.  The Bombay High Court pointed that the Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation (VVMC) had all rights to take action on patently illegal buildings in its jurisdiction.

While some buildings were demolished by the local body immediately, it had served notices to 41 buildings to vacate in one day’s time for it to continue with demolition work. Around 15 people from these buildings moved the HC seeking relief from the demolition. The Bombay High Court pointed out that these home buyers had no proof that these buildings were constructed after taking all the required permissions. Thus, the HC observed that these buildings fell in the category of illegal construction and should be rightfully demolished.

 

A word of caution for homebuyers

Homebuyers note that to save yourself from becoming a victim like this by investing in illegal buildings, always check the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory (MahaRERA) website before proceeding with investments. If you are approaching a project after seeing its advertisement, do ensure to scan the QR code mentioned clearly in the project advertisement and also check the MahaRERA registration number on the regulatory body’s website. With the QR code, you can access important information about the project, including the project name, developer name, registration renewal status, expected completion date, complaints, litigations, and any recovery warrants that have been issued. Any project advertisement that does not display these can be dicey and one is advised to do more due diligence before actually investing in such projects.  

 

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