Authority: High Court of Judicature at Bombay
Order Date: 07 October 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners filed Writ Petition No.11380 of 2026 challenging a letter dated 26‑08‑2024 issued by Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) stating that 11,944 sq ft of land in Survey No.84/6, Koregaon Park, Mundhwa, Pune would be required for road widening and that compensation could be given by FSI or TDR.
- Respondents were State authorities (Nos.1 and 5) and PMC officers (Nos.2‑4). Counsel for petitioners: Mr. Tejesh Dande, Mr. Tanuj Kabra, Mr. Aniket Shitole. Respondents’ counsel: Ms. M. S. Bane (AGP) and Mr. Abhijit P. Kulkarni, Mr. Abhishek Roy.
- Petitioners refused compensation in kind (FSI/TDR) and insisted that any acquisition must follow statutory procedure, with monetary compensation determined and paid before possession.
- The Court had earlier, on 31‑08‑2026, directed that if PMC intends any coercive action, a minimum 72‑hour notice must be given to petitioners.
Final Outcome
- The writ petition is disposed.
- The Court directs that if PMC requires the subject land, it shall proceed strictly in accordance with law, either through negotiation or compulsory acquisition, determine the quantum of compensation, and pay the same to the petitioners before taking physical possession.
- The 72‑hour notice requirement for any coercive action remains in force.
Topics: Land Acquisition, Municipal Governance