Construction of Residential Bungalows on Defence Lease Land Allowed, Pune Cantonment’s Rejection Quashed: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court decided two writ petitions concerning leased defence land in Pune Cantonment and applications to construct residential homes. Nikhil Vithal Jhaveri and Kirti V. Jhaveri sought permission to construct a residential bungalow, while Mamta Jain sought permission to construct a two-floor residential building. The authorities had refused permission mainly because the Government objected to the proposed construction and the leases were due to expire on 30 November…