Thereafter, the Tribunal noted that Curlies was unable to explain how the structure was expanded without requisite permissions.
“This is sole ground that the Authority was well within its authority to pass the impugned order,” it added.
The NGT further noted that maps and records were unable to prove that the structure as it stands presently was constructed before the CRZ notification of 1991 came into force.
In respect of panchayat resolutions relied upon by Curlies, it observed that a family member of the owner was on the panel and, therefore, the resolutions were unreliable.
Therefore, it dismissed the appeal and upheld the demolition order.
Source: Barandbench
