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HC admits plea against judges’ seaside homes

The Bombay High Court on Monday admitted a petition challenging the construction of a 12-floor sea-facing residential tower for high court judges and IAS officers near Rocky Hill.

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The Bombay High Court on Monday admitted a petition challenging the construction of a 12-floor sea-facing residential tower for high court judges and IAS officers near Rocky Hill in Walkeshwar.

A petition filed by residents of two housing societies adjoining the Rocky Hill Complex has alleged grave irregularities and violations on part of the state government and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in allowing the construction of the judges’ quarters. The petitioners have sought an explanation as to why the World Bank (WB) funds are being used for the Rs145.18 crore project.

Advocate for the petitioners Pradeep Havnur pointed out to the court that any project over Rs5 crore needed a sanction from the MOEF. Moreover, he said the quarters being constructed in a Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) was not approved by the heritage committee either.

The state government, however, informed the court that as per a government notification of 2006, construction projects of over 20,000 sq metre needed the ministry’s sanction and the 12-floor-tower measuring 18,000 sq metre was well within the permissible limits.

Although the state did not stay the construction, it has stated that the construction on the plot will be subjected to final orders in the petition and posted it for further directions on November 24.
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