https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=457612 A building exemption under the mandatory urban construction rules could not be granted unless the competent planning authorities and the Chief Town Planner gave the specific recommendation required by Rule 5. A mere presence at a meeting did not satisfy that statutory precondition, and the record showed objections to the proposed high-rise on floor area ratio, open space, parking, height, fire protection, and other safety-related requirements. Because the rules were mandatory and designed to protect public safety and convenience, the Government could not relax them in a manner that nullified essential safeguards. The exemption orders were therefore invalid and unsustainable in law. en-us Tue, 27 Mar 2001 00:00:00 +0530 Sat, 29 Mar 2025 12:11:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=457612 A building exemption under the mandatory urban construction rules could not be granted unless the competent planning authorities and the Chief Town Planner gave the specific recommendation required by Rule 5. A mere presence at a meeting did not satisfy that statutory precondition, and the record showed objections to the proposed high-rise on floor area ratio, open space, parking, height, fire protection, and other safety-related requirements. Because the rules were mandatory and designed to protect public safety and convenience, the Government could not relax them in a manner that nullified essential safeguards. The exemption orders were therefore invalid and unsustainable in law. Case-Laws Indian Laws Tue, 27 Mar 2001 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=457612