‘Wait can’t continue indefinitely’: Bombay High Court backs Wadala residents over builder in 13-year redevelopment case
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‘Wait can’t continue indefinitely’: Bombay High Court backs Wadala residents over builder in 13-year redevelopment case

Indian Express·3h ago·Hope

What Happened

Bombay High Court rejected an original builder's plea to block Wadala housing society from appointing a new developer for a 13-year stalled redevelopment project. The court prioritized 900 tenants' welfare in 46 dilapidated buildings over the builder's profit concerns, ruling indefinite delays endangered residents' lives. The society may pursue alternative developers.

Key Entities

Bombay High CourtWadalaSahakarnagar Co-operative Housing Society LtdPioneer ConstructionsJustice Sandeep V Marne900 tenants46 buildings

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