Justice Milind N. Jadhav observed that the civic body appeared to have acted in an “extremely high-handed manner” after demolishing a structure only 13 days after issuing a notice under Section 351 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888

Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, announcing the decision on Saturday, said the government will leave no stone unturned to protect public property. The HC, on April 30, had ruled in favour of handing over the land to Estate Investment and Mira Real Estate Developers