Mandatory Nature of Statutory Timelines and State Extension Powers Under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act
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Case: LAXIMIKANT SHIVRAMPANTH PANTOJI AND ORS v. THE STATE OF MAH AND ORS
Court: Bombay High Court
Date: 03-08-2026
Law: Constitution of India, Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act.
Highlights of the Judgment:
- Detailed interpretation of Section 26(1) of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966 regarding statutory timelines.
- Distinction between mandatory and directory provisions through statutory phraseology like "shall, not later than two years".
- Examination of the limits of executive power in granting backdated extensions under the provisos of Section 26(1).
- Analysis of the maximum aggregate time limit for extending the preparation and publication of draft development plans.
- Application of writ jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution to set aside vitiated development plans.