MASS HOLDINGS PVT. LTD. versus MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF GREATER MUMBAI AND ANR.

MASS HOLDINGS PVT. LTD. versus MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF GREATER MUMBAI AND ANR.

The Court held that the Mahalaxmi Precinct is a listed Heritage Precinct as evidenced by the list and annexed maps under the Maharashtra Heritage Regulations, 1995 and directed removal of hoardings was lawful as per regulations.

Parties
Appellant: MASS HOLDINGS PVT. LTD.; Respondents: MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF GREATER MUMBAI AND ANR.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
21 October 2005
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From Bombay High Court Judgment Dated 21.7.2005 in W.p. No. 3354 of 2004
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Removal of Hoardings, Heritage Regulations, Interpretation of Heritage List

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Parties

MASS HOLDINGS PVT. LTD.

Appellant

MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF GREATER MUMBAI AND ANR.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From Bombay High Court Judgment Dated 21.7.2005 in W.p. No. 3354 of 2004

  1. 1 Whether Mahalaxmi Precinct is a listed Heritage Precinct under the Maharashtra Heritage Regulations, 1995
  2. 2 Whether removal of hoardings from the precinct is lawful

Ratio Decidendi

The Court held that the Mahalaxmi Precinct is a listed Heritage Precinct as evidenced by the list and annexed maps under the Maharashtra Heritage Regulations, 1995 and directed removal of hoardings was lawful as per regulations.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Interim order vacated; appellant given liberty to remove hoardings within 10 days, failing which respondents may act on notice.
  • Operation of order stayed until MHCC decides representation for 'no objection' to hoarding.