Bombay High Court Imposed Cost on Pune Municipal Corporation for Illegal Stop-Work Notice

The Bombay High Court held that the Pune Municipal Corporation acted illegally by issuing stop-work notices against private construction without following due procedure. The Court imposed ₹30 lakh costs on the civic body, emphasizing that municipal authorities cannot misuse statutory powers to settle private disputes. The ruling reinforces principles of accountability, checks arbitrary administrative action, and ensures adherence to statutory norms, highlighting the importance of proportionality and fairness in public administration.