India, Feb. 21 -- The Bombay High Court on Friday rapped the government and the Navy for failing to raise objections when Jadhavji Mansion - a high-rise building close to the naval air station in Colaba, INS Shikra - breached height restrictions applicable in the area.

A division bench of justices Ravindra Ghuge and Abhay J Mantri allowed work at the site to continue, but warned that any construction beyond the permissible height of 53.07 meters would be at the "risk and consequences" of the developer, subject to demolition if found violating statutory norms.

The court had on February 16 halted work at the site, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the city, citing security concerns.

According to the petition filed by the l...