Bombay High Court Dismisses Plea Against Demolition of 53-Year-Old Goregaon Building

Times of India · india

The Bombay High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the BMC's notice for the demolition of the 53-year-old Vijay Industrial Estate building in Goregaon East. Considering the building's precarious condition, the court directed seven owners and occupants to vacate their premises within three weeks. The bench noted that accepting the petitioners' case would endanger lives, referencing past building collapses in Mumbai. The court appointed a commissioner whose report corroborated the BMC's audit, finding no justifiable reason to disregard the findings. This decision prioritizes public safety over the occupants' challenge.