Summary: Recently, the Bombay High Court decided that Rajendra Builders must leave their building for redevelopment. The case involved arguments over who had the rights to redevelop and concerns about the environment near the Sanjay Gandhi National Park.
This case was between Rajendra Builders, a partnership firm, and Balaji Padmavati Developers. Rajendra Builders originally wanted to work on a redevelopment project but lost the opportunity to Balaji Padmavati Developers, which led to several challenges from Rajendra Builders.
Rajendra Builders was initially chosen to redevelop a housing society. When the building became run-down, the society looked for redevelopment. Rajendra Builders tried to get the project, but Balaji Padmavati Developers won the contract, leading to a Development Agreement on May 21, 2025.
After losing the project, Rajendra Builders took several actions:
The court told Rajendra Builders to leave by September 30, 2025, or they would be forced out by a court official. The court stressed that one person’s objections should not stop the redevelopment process.
“The person, being in the minority, cannot be allowed to block the redevelopment to the harm of the majority.”
Rajendra Builders said the redevelopment was not legal because it was close to the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, claiming it was in a protected area. However, the court said that the necessary permissions could still be obtained.
The court decided to go ahead with the redevelopment and rejected Rajendra Builders' appeal. It emphasized the need to follow the majority's decision in cooperative societies and to ensure redevelopment goes smoothly.
