India, April 24 -- The Bombay high court on Wednesday took serious note of an unauthorised five-storey building in Nallasopara East and directed the Palghar district collector to hear involved parties, and demolish the structure if it was found to be illegal.

The direction came in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by an Kamlakar Bhagoji Phatkare, an activist, stating despite several complaints, the authorities have taken no action against the structure.

On September 21, 2024, Phatkare filed an RTI (Right to Information) application seeking information of the 5-storey building on the land opposite to the Anthony High School in Nallasopara East. On October 22, 2024, the Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC), in...