The Bombay High Court recently dismissed petitions from state government employees seeking ownership of 72 flats in the Blue Bell building located in Powai, Mumbai. The court, led by Justices Bharati Dangre and Manjusha Deshpande, ruled that the flats are designated as government accommodation and can only be occupied by serving employees. Retired employees must vacate the premises within 12 weeks. The petitioners argued that a 2012 court order mandated the state government to sell the flats to employees at a specified rate, but the court found no merit in their claims. The judges emphasized that the state government has the discretion to utilize the flats as it sees fit, and the petitioners have no legal right to demand ownership. Following this ruling, the petitioners plan to appeal to the Supreme Court of India. This case highlights ongoing disputes over government housing and the complexities surrounding public sector accommodations.