https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=16219 Construction on land designated as a green belt under a statutory Master Plan is generally unlawful in India because land-use classifications prepared under town planning and municipal statutes have binding force and restrict diversion of such land for building activity. Municipal corporations and development authorities may issue stop-work notices, serve show-cause notices, order demolition, recover demolition costs, impose penalties, disconnect civic services, and initiate prosecution in serious cases. The article also links the prohibition to constitutional environmental duties and recognises public complaints and environmental proceedings as tools for enforcement. en-us Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:25:27 +0530 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:25:27 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=16219 Construction on land designated as a green belt under a statutory Master Plan is generally unlawful in India because land-use classifications prepared under town planning and municipal statutes have binding force and restrict diversion of such land for building activity. Municipal corporations and development authorities may issue stop-work notices, serve show-cause notices, order demolition, recover demolition costs, impose penalties, disconnect civic services, and initiate prosecution in serious cases. The article also links the prohibition to constitutional environmental duties and recognises public complaints and environmental proceedings as tools for enforcement. Articles Environmental Law Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:25:27 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=16219