Observing that suffering of over 100 tenants who vacated their flats for redevelopment was of no concern for civic body, the court emphasised that BMC “exists to serve the interests" of residents and not developers or builders
The bench reminded the civic body that its decision to delay permission was contrary to how the public authorities often seek permissions from the court to destroy acres and acres of mangroves for mega projects citing public interest.
The Mahalaxmi Racecourse has courted controversy in January, last year after BMC re-floated its decision to set up a theme park there by relocating the Racecourse.