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Calcutta High Court rebukes Kolkata Municipal Corporation for inadequate inspection in La Martiniere Boys’ School building collapse; Directs fresh inspection

The Court observed that the report submitted by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation lacked crucial particulars and failed to meet the substance and spirit of the earlier inspection order.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

[KMC (Regularisation of Building) Regulations] Supreme Court allows tenant to apply for regularisation with Kolkata Municipal Corporation of unauthorised construction

Supreme Court clarified that till the date of communication of the order on the regularisation application, the limited interim relief granted on 6-08-2024 will continue to operate.

Case Briefs High Courts

Calcutta High Court quashes KMC’s action under Section 17A of West Bengal Inland Fisheries Act, 1984 over Water Body Restoration dispute

Calcutta High Court held that Kolkata Municipal Corporation’s (KMC) actions under Section 17A of the West Bengal Inland Fisheries Act, 1984 without proper findings on water body’s capability illegal.

Case Briefs High Courts

Calcutta High Court upholds Kolkata Municipal Corporation’s authority to levy Stallage and related charges and penalties

The Calcutta High Court validated the demand notice based on the approved proposal in 2011 and upheld KMC’s power to levy stallage and fees.