How long has the SGNP slum rehabilitation issue been ongoing?

The issue of relocating the SGNP slum dwellers has been ongoing for over two decades, with the court issuing repeated orders since 1997 that the state has failed to comply with.

What specific action has the Bombay High Court taken in this case?

The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to file affidavits within two weeks, identifying three land parcels of 90 acres each outside the SGNP and Aarey Colony area for the rehabilitation of the slum residents.

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Bombay High Court Demands Urgent Action on SGNP Slum Rehab

Q: What is the Bombay High Court's stance on the SGNP slum rehabilitation issue?

The Bombay High Court has strongly criticized the Maharashtra government for its prolonged failure to rehabilitate slum dwellers living within the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), and has now ordered the state to identify suitable land parcels outside the green zone for their relocation.

12 Nov

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Summary

Bombay High Court criticizes Maharashtra govt for delays in relocating SGNP slum dwellers
Court orders state to identify 3 land parcels of 90 acres each outside green zones
Ongoing issue for over 2 decades despite repeated court orders

Bombay High Court Demands Urgent Action on SGNP Slum Rehab

In a scathing rebuke, the Bombay High Court has criticized the Maharashtra government for its prolonged inaction in rehabilitating slum dwellers living within the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP). The court, in a hearing on November 10, 2025, has directed the state to identify three land parcels of 90 acres each, ensuring that none of them fall within the SGNP or the Aarey Colony area.

The bench, comprising Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam A. Ankhad, expressed displeasure over the state's failure to relocate the slum dwellers from the green zone, despite repeated court orders over the last two decades. The court has now given the state government two weeks to file affidavits identifying the suitable land parcels outside the protected areas.