Bombay HC Denies Relief to 41 Vasai Buildings Facing Demolition

10 Jul 2024 CW Team

The Bombay High Court has declined to grant relief to 41 buildings in Vasai facing demolition due to violations of construction norms and alleged encroachments. The court's decision affirms the Municipal Corporation's stance on enforcing demolition orders against these structures deemed unauthorised or non-compliant with building regulations.

The buildings in question, located in Vasai's jurisdiction, had been issued notices by the Municipal Corporation for violations ranging from unauthorised construction, encroachments on public land, to non-compliance with safety and structural standards. Despite legal challenges and petitions filed by affected residents, the High Court upheld the municipal authority's decision to proceed with demolishing these structures.

The court's ruling underscores the importance of adherence to building regulations and municipal laws to maintain urban planning integrity and public safety. It also reflects the judicial scrutiny applied to cases involving alleged violations of construction norms and encroachments on public spaces.

Local authorities have been directed to ensure the implementation of demolition orders in accordance with the court's decision, prioritising compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks governing urban development in Vasai. The affected residents and stakeholders are urged to cooperate with municipal authorities to facilitate the orderly execution of demolition procedures.

The Bombay High Court's verdict serves as a reminder to builders and property owners regarding the consequences of flouting building regulations and encroaching on public land, emphasising the need for strict adherence to legal norms to prevent unauthorised constructions and maintain urban infrastructure standards.

Infrastructure Urban

10 Mar 2026

ABB to Invest Rs 6.25 Billion to Expand India Manufacturing

ABB recently announced plans to invest approximately Rs 6.25 billion ($75 million) in India during 2026 to expand its manufacturing footprint and research and development capabilities. The investment follows more than $35 million spent in 2025 and reflects the company’s continued focus on strengthening its ‘local-for-local’ strategy in the country.The investment will support ABB’s Electrification, Motion and Automation businesses and expand manufacturing capacity for infrastructure sectors such as renewable energy, metro rail, data centres and industrial applications. Approximately 300..

Six WOLFF Cranes Handle 60,000 m³ Concrete for German Hospital

Six WOLFF tower cranes are playing a key role in constructing a new hospital complex in Memmingen, Germany, supporting large-scale material handling for the project. The facility is being built on a 7.7-hectare site and will feature six floors, around 480 beds and a gross floor area exceeding 75,000 sq m.Building shell works began recently in February 2025. One WOLFF 6531.12 Cross crane supported early site preparation before being dismantled in autumn 2025, while five remaining cranes continue operations. Over an average deployment period of 16 months, the cranes are expected to move approxim..

REC Funds Rs 115.6 Million CSR Support for Bihar Eye Hospital

REC recently committed Rs 115.6 million under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme for the procurement of clinical and non-clinical equipment at Sankara Eye Hospital in Saharsa, Bihar. The initiative aims to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and improve access to specialised eye care services in the region.A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was recently signed between Pradeep Fellows, Executive Director (CSR), REC Limited, and Wg Cdr V. Shankar (Retd), Trustee and Executive Director of Sankara Eye Hospital, at the REC office in the SCOPE Complex, New Delhi.The support is expecte..