Pune Municipal Corp Must Pay Monetary Compensation

Authority: High Court of Judicature at Bombay

Order Date: 07 October 2026

Case Overview

• Petitioner: Chandrashekhar Pandurang Gadgil filed Writ Petition No.12492 of 2026 seeking a direction for acquisition of his land by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) for a DP road.
• Respondents: PMC (respondent No.1, represented by Mr. Abhijit P. Kulkarni) and State authorities (respondents Nos.2 and 3, represented by Ms. G.R. Raghuwanshi, AGP).
• Background: PMC had initiated a proposal for land acquisition, approached state authorities, and received a communication from the Special Land Acquisition Officer to deposit the amount. On 08.07.2025 PMC offered compensation in the form of Floor Space Index (FSI) or Transfer of Development Rights (TDR).
• The petitioner rejected the non‑cash compensation and insisted on monetary compensation.

Final Outcome

• The Court disposed of the writ petition, directing that if PMC requires the subject land for the DP road, it shall acquire the land either through negotiation or compulsory acquisition in accordance with law.
• PMC must determine the monetary compensation payable to the petitioner and make the payment before taking possession of the land.

Topics: Land Acquisition, Municipal Governance