Bombay HC dismisses Lata Mangeshkar’s plea on declaring her Kolhapur property, a heritage structure

Mumbai: In a setback to veteran playback singer Lata Mangeshkar, the Bombay high court on Monday dismissed her petition challenging state government’s decision to declare her property, Jayprabha Studio in Kolhapur, a heritage structure.

The government had, on December 29, 2012, passed an order declaring the studio a heritage structure. Ms Mangeshkar moved the court against the decision, saying that due to the heritage status, the studio could not be renovated, rebuilt or repaired.

She was given no notice before declaring the studio a heritage structure as is required under Maharashtra Regional Town Planning Act.