Team Goemkarponn
Panaji: The Bombay High Court has directed the Town and Country Planning Board to ensure that all pending and future applications seeking enhanced Floor Area Ratio (FAR) and height permissions are made subject to the outcome of an ongoing Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging recent amendments to building regulations.
The direction was issued by a division bench after noting that approximately 255 applications related to FAR enhancement are currently pending before the TCP Board.
As per the court’s order, all applicants—both existing and prospective—must be formally informed that their proposals will be governed by the final decision in the pending PIL. The litigation pertains to the validity of amendments to Regulation 6.1.1(a) of the Goa Land Development and Building Construction Regulations, 2010.
The High Court also declined to grant any interim relief, indicating that the existing regulatory framework will remain in force until a final verdict is delivered.
The petition raises concerns over the impact of recent changes in building norms on planning permissions across the state, with the matter continuing under judicial scrutiny.
By directing that all applications carry a clear disclaimer regarding the pending case, the court has aimed to ensure transparency in the approval process and avoid potential legal complications for both applicants and authorities.
