Goa, March 13 -- In a landmark decision, the High Court of Bombay at Goa on Thursday, struck down the rules and guidelines enabling the operation of Section 17(2) of the Town and Country Planning Act. This decision follows petitions filed by several organizations and individuals challenging the provisions.

The Court's ruling focused on the application of Section 17(2), stating that any proposals under this section must be assessed within the framework of the Regional Plan 2021 and not in isolation. The Court emphasized that future proposals should be considered in light of the regional plan, and not based on inconsistencies or incoherencies.

The Court further directed that no additional approvals could be granted under Section 17(2) at ...