In Brief
The Madhya Pradesh Housing and Infrastructure Development Board sought to modify a layout plan for Indira Nagar, changing land use from commercial (shopping complex) to residential. The Supreme Court upheld this modification, finding no impediment from the Municipal Corporation. However, the Court directed strict protection of areas originally earmarked for a primary school and park/garden from conversion to residential use. Additionally, unsold residential plots must be reserved for public amenities (parks, gardens, playgrounds) rather than sold privately, preserving community infrastructure while permitting the residential conversion.
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