Archive · 25 Oct 2025
Bombay HC Allows Pratibha Tower Redevelopment After Decades
A building in Mumbai called Pratibha Tower is finally allowed to be rebuilt after many years of problems.
It was first built in 1984, but had issues with breaking building rules.
The top floors were knocked down because they were built without permission.
Now, the people who live there decided to rebuild, but one person tried to stop it.
The court said the rebuild can continue because most people agreed.
The developer is also giving people more space in their new apartments.
The court is delaying a ruling on compensation for damages until later to prevent more delays in the project.
Bombay High Court denied a plea to halt the redevelopment of Pratibha Tower.
The Saidale Cooperative Housing Society can proceed with reconstruction.
The building's original construction began in 1984 but faced issues with FSI consumption.
Society member Devyani Gulabsi challenged the redevelopment.
The court found no evidence of fraud or misrepresentation.
- Who
- Bombay High Court, Saidale Cooperative Housing Society, Crest Residency Pvt Ltd, Devyani Gulabsi (society member).
- What
- Refused to halt the redevelopment of Pratibha Tower and allowed construction to proceed.
- When
- June 14 (society approval), March 2022 (developer appointed).
- Where
- Breach Candy, Mumbai.
- Why
- To allow redevelopment after decades-long litigation.
Majority Society Members
Devyani Gulabsi (Society Member)
Redevelopment Approval
Majority Society Members
Supported and approved redevelopment with Crest Residency Pvt Ltd.
Devyani Gulabsi (Society Member)
Challenged the developer appointment and sought to block construction.
Area Allocation
Majority Society Members
The developer agreed to increase the carpet area.
Devyani Gulabsi (Society Member)
Believed that the extra built-up area should be distributed among society members.
- Location
- Breach Candy, Mumbai
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Society
- Saidale Cooperative Housing Society
- Original Construction Start
- 1984
- Developer
- Crest Residency Pvt Ltd (JV)
- Original Issues
- FSI Irregularities
