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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
G.S.Kulkarni, Aarti Sathe
Om Shri Sai Sra Co-operative Housing Society – Appellant
Versus
State Of Maharashtra – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. mechanism for addressing transit rent grievances. (Para 1 , 4) |
| 2. rights of slum dwellers under article 21. (Para 2 , 3 , 5 , 6) |
| 3. dealing with illegal occupants and ensuring possession. (Para 7 , 8) |
| 4. adjournment and future proceedings clarification. (Para 10) |
JUDGMENT :
1. The issues which arise for consideration in the present proceedings are inter alia in regard to non-payment of transit rent to the Petitioners by the concerned developers, who are undertaking “slum redevelopment projects.” Such issues as also appreciated on behalf of the SRA by Dr. Saraf, learned Senior Advocate, as instructed by Chief Executive Officer, who is present in Court, in our opinion, ought not come to the Court. An appropriate and urgent attention to these issues at the departmental level needs to be devoted. We are informed by Dr. Saraf, that the concerned officer, who normally looks into these grievances is the Assistant Registrar of Societies – SRA. However, from the large number of proceedings reaching this Court on such issues, it appears that an effective mechanism is not in place and/or there is something which is drastically amiss. Considering the issues deliberated before the
The right to timely payment of transit rent for slum dwellers is a fundamental right under Article 21, necessitating effective administrative mechanisms for grievance redressal.
The court mandated the establishment of Special Cells by the SRA for ensuring timely resolution of grievances related to transit rent and permanent housing, emphasizing slum dwellers' rights under Ar....
The court affirmed the authority of the Slum Rehabilitation Authority to remove a developer for inordinate delay and non-compliance with statutory obligations under the Maharashtra Slum Areas Act, em....
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