Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Bombay HC Criticizes TMC Over Illegal Patlipada Constructions
The Bombay High Court is very upset with the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) for not following its orders to remove illegal buildings in the Patlipada area.
These buildings were built on land meant for grazing and forests, which is not allowed.
The court said that the authorities made a mess by not doing what they were told to do for many years.
They even thought about punishing the officials who were in charge back then.
The court also questioned a new plan to build houses on this land, saying it could cause more problems.
The TMC admitted they didn't do enough and are now trying to find old records.
The court will decide next week if they should punish the officials for not following the rules.
Bombay High Court criticized the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) for failing to demolish illegal structures in Patlipada since 2014.
The court considered initiating contempt proceedings against former municipal commissioners and officers for ignoring its orders.
The court questioned the legality of a proposed Cluster Slum Scheme on forest land, stating it could create more legal issues.
The TMC admitted that only 30 out of 564 noticed structures were demolished, acknowledging their inaction.
The court asked for the names of officials responsible during the relevant period and will decide on interim orders next week.
- Who
- Bombay High Court, Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC), State Authorities, Anil Joshi (petitioner)
- What
- Bombay High Court criticized TMC for failing to act on illegal constructions in Patlipada and considered contempt proceedings against former officials.
- When
- The court's orders were issued between April 2014 and December 2015, with the recent hearing on December 4, 2024.
- Where
- Patlipada area in Thane, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- The court noted that the authorities had ignored orders to demolish illegal structures and questioned the legality of a proposed Cluster Slum Scheme on forest land.
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Area
- Patlipada, Thane
- Year of First Orders
- 2014
- Number of Structures Surveyed in 2015
- 1,501
- Structures Demolished
- 30
- Former Municipal Commissioner
- Sanjeev Jaiswal
- Former Assistant Commissioner
- Maruti Gaikwad