Bombay High Court Halts Redevelopment Guidelines at Marine Drive

The Bombay High Court paused the enforcement of new redevelopment guidelines for Marine Drive buildings, amid concerns about changing the area's skyline. The guidelines, challenged by local residents, allow increased building heights up to 58 metres. The court has ordered affidavits from authorities by December 11.

The Bombay High Court has placed a temporary hold on implementing the latest redevelopment guidelines for Marine Drive structures, citing concerns about potential changes to the area's iconic skyline.

A division bench led by Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Amit Borkar raised questions about the guidelines issued by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and the Maharashtra state government.

The court's intervention follows a public interest litigation by the Federation of Churchgate Residents, opposing the new guidelines that increase permissible building heights along the historical promenade.

(With inputs from agencies.)