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1996 Supreme(SC) 775

K.RAMASWAMY, G.B.PATTANAIK
Kantaprasad D. Patel – Appellant
Versus
Municipal Corporation Of Greater Bombay – Respondent


ORDER

Leave granted.

We have heard learned counsel on both sides.

2. This appeal by special leave arises from the order of the Division Bench of the High Court of Bombay in Appeal No. 565/92 made on March 3, 1995. The admitted facts are that the appellant claimed to have purchased the disputed site from one A.M. Patil in 1965 and constructed sheds thereon. He also alleged to have had a lease from him. On that basis, he claimed that the structure was existing prior to April 1, 1962. The respondents issued notice to the appellant for demolition. The Deputy Municipal Commissioner initially by order dated January 27, 1983 directed him to retain a shed admeasuring 30" x 30" but other structures were directed to be demolished. After 5 years, notice was issued to the appellant to demolish that shed. Calling the same in question, the appellant filed the writ petition. In Writ Petition No. 1375/88, the learned single Judge had held that the exercise of the power of review should be made bona fide within a reasonable time. After considerable lapse of time, power of review cannot be exercised. The Division Bench has set aside the order holding that there is no evidence on record to show that t




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