Why did Bombay HC impose Rs 11 costs on two BMC officers? Court explains delay in acting against ward official
Times of India
by TOI LEGAL DESKFebruary 23, 2026
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The Bombay High Court has imposed Rs 11 each on two senior BMC officials, Chanda Jadhav and Ashwini Joshi, for their delayed response in acting against a ward official who failed to demolish an unauthorized structure. The court's decision aimed to emphasize the importance of prompt compliance with its orders. The case involved a landlord seeking demolition of an illegal mezzanine floor in Kirti Chambers, which was not acted upon despite earlier directives. The officials were fined to underscore the need for expediency in executing court mandates.
The matter originated from a suit filed by Green Twig Estate Management Pvt Ltd against tenants occupying unauthorized space in Kirti Chambers. Initially dismissed due to lack of action from BMC, the case was reactivated after the landlord appealed to the High Court. Despite multiple
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/23/2026