Maharashtra Government to Challenge High Court Ruling on Land Transfer to Builders
Will challenge HC order granting 254 acres of govt land to builders in SC: Chandrashekhar Bawankule
The Indian Express
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The Maharashtra government plans to file a Special Leave Petition against a Bombay High Court ruling that awarded approximately 254.88 acres of government land in Mira-Bhayandar to private builders. Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule emphasizes the state's ownership and aims to protect public property.
- 01Maharashtra government will challenge the Bombay High Court's ruling in the Supreme Court.
- 02The contested land spans approximately 254.88 acres in Mira-Bhayandar, Maharashtra.
- 03The Bombay High Court's April 30 order favored private builders, raising concerns over public property.
- 04Historical unauthorized changes in land records have complicated ownership claims.
- 05Revenue Minister Bawankule asserts the state's rights over the land.
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The Maharashtra government, led by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, is set to file a Special Leave Petition challenging a Bombay High Court order that granted approximately 254.88 acres of government land in Mira-Bhayandar to private builders, Estate Investment and Mira Real Estate Developers. The High Court's ruling, issued on April 30, has sparked controversy as it effectively transfers government land to private entities. Bawankule stated that the state has maintained ownership of this valuable land since 1948, despite unauthorized changes in revenue records over the years. The matter has a complex history, with previous claims reaching the Supreme Court and a 2002 decision by the Thane district collector confirming state ownership. The Revenue Minister emphasized the government's commitment to protecting public property and the state's rights in this ongoing legal battle.
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The outcome of this legal challenge could determine the future use of valuable public land in Mira-Bhayandar, affecting local development and public resources.
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