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State to challenge HC ruling on 255-acre Mira-Bhayandar land in SC
The Maharashtra government plans to move the Supreme Court against the Bombay High Court's April 30, 2026 ruling that allowed the transfer of about 254.88 acres in Mira-Bhayandar to two private developers. Revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule indicated the state would file a Special Leave Petition to defend state ownership and contest alleged irregularities in land records. The development follows a long history of disputes over land records and ownership dating back to the 1940s-1950s.
Why It Matters
The case concerns the state's ownership of valuable public land and the integrity of revenue records, with potential implications for future transfers of government land to private entities.
Timeline
6 Events
May 10, 2026: Article reports plan to move SC
May 10, 2026
An article published on May 10, 2026 reports that the Maharashtra government will move the Supreme Court to challenge the High Court ruling.
May 8, 2026: Government indicates SLP will be filed in SC
May 8, 2026
Revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule announced that the state revenue department would file a Special Leave Petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Bombay High Court’s April 30 ruling.
April 30, 2026: Bombay High Court ruling on land ownership
April 30, 2026
The Bombay High Court dismissed the Salt Commissioner’s appeal and ruled that the land belonged to Mira Salt Works.
2019: First appeal filed in Bombay High Court
2019
In 2019, the companies along with the Salt Commissioner filed a first appeal in the Bombay High Court.
2002: Thane district collector vesting decision
2002
In 2002, the Thane district collector rejected the claim of Mira Salt Works and ordered that the entire land vest with the state government.
1958: Salt Department added to land records
1958
In 1958, the Union government’s Salt Department name was added to the revenue records because the land was being used as salt pans.