While we are discussing PILs:
Every developer of MHADA buildings in Mumbai is required to surrender a portion of built up area post redevelopment to MHADA.
Hardly anyone does it. A massive 1000s of Crores loss to public exchequer.
A client approached me & filed PIL b4 Bombay HC
Every developer of MHADA buildings in Mumbai is required to surrender a portion of built up area post redevelopment to MHADA.
Hardly anyone does it. A massive 1000s of Crores loss to public exchequer.
A client approached me & filed PIL b4 Bombay HC
As expected, 4 Senior Advocates representing 4 big developers appeared for hearing. The Petitioner's brother being a small time builder was the only issue hammered to question the locus.
A benevolent Bench did not allow me to make submissions. I persisted.
A benevolent Bench did not allow me to make submissions. I persisted.
Court: Mr. Counsel, if you continue - we'll dismiss the PIL with heavy cost of Rs.10 lacs.
I persisted.
Court : Mr. Counsel, we'll issue contempt notice.
Me: Very well Lordships, but do it after hearing my submissions.
Court : Don't waste our time.
PIL dismissed.
Cost - 1 lac
I persisted.
Court : Mr. Counsel, we'll issue contempt notice.
Me: Very well Lordships, but do it after hearing my submissions.
Court : Don't waste our time.
PIL dismissed.
Cost - 1 lac
Update : 2 years later some other Bench [in some other petition] ordered registration of FIRs & investigation.
Update 2: There's no progress. The developers continue to enrich themselves, Babus & politicians.
If you are high & well heeled - you seldom get caught.
PIL or no PIL
Update 2: There's no progress. The developers continue to enrich themselves, Babus & politicians.
If you are high & well heeled - you seldom get caught.
PIL or no PIL
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