PRAFULLA C.DAVE Vs. MUNICIPAL COMMISSIONER

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The question arising for determination in the present appeal has been succinctly formulated by the High Court in the following terms:

(2.) To answer the aforesaid question, a brief conspectus of the statutory framework under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966 (hereinafter referred to as the 'MRTP Act') will be necessary.

(3.) The preamble to the Act suggests that the MRTP Act was enacted, inter alia, ".......to make better provisions for the preparation of development plans with a view to ensuring that town planning schemes are made in a proper manner and their executions is made effective..........." .