The Bombay High Court denied a Pune school protection against a demolition order for illegally built structures, emphasizing that “illegality is incurable.” The court insisted that good purposes do not justify unauthorized construction, stating that such practices must not be overlooked and warning against normalizing illegal building activities in Maharashtra.
Today(on 20th March),The Calcutta High Court increased fines for unauthorized construction in Kolkata, doubling the penalty to Rs two lakh and setting a new deadline of March 22 for payment. The court aims to enforce urban planning laws and deter violations. Justice Sinha emphasized the importance of adherence to established norms for construction within the city.
