HC asks Mah to form committees to clear redevelopment projects

Hearing a petition filed by a developer, a bench comprising Chief Justice Mohit Shah and Justice Nitin Jamdar on June 14 had said such committees should be formed to clear proposals, where existing old properties are to be redeveloped on small parcels of land in Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ).

The bench further directed that such committees should meet at least once a week and their recommendations may be placed before MCZMA at its immediate next meeting.

The judges directed that the committees should consider such applications expeditiously and preferably within two months from the date of receipt thereof.

Deferring the matter to July 2, the bench directed the courts in Mumbai to give priority to cases involving redevelopment of existing old buildings.

B H Mehta, counsel for the state government, urged that a copy of the order be sent to MCZMA chairman and prayed for time to seek instructions.

Thereupon, the judges directed that a copy of the order be sent to Chief Secretary to the state government and to the Municipal Commissioner, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.

The bench was hearing a petition filed by Rajendra Godshalwar, who had applied to MCZMA seeking permission to redevelop an old dilapidated building Ramakrishna Niketan at Mahim in Shivaji Park, Central Mumbai.

The building was constructed prior to 1940 and is located within 500 metres from the High Tide line. (More)