Srinagar, Aug. 13 -- The petitioner had challenged an order dated 29 May 2024 passed by the J&K Special Tribunal in an appeal regarding deviation in construction which according to the authorities was "minor in nature and duly compounded under the applicable byelaws."

"The petitioner, who does not appear to be an immediate neighbour or directly affected party, has failed to disclose any specific or substantial legal injury caused to him on account of the deviation or its regularization," a bench of Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal said.

While every citizen has a right to ensure lawful construction and compliance with building norms, the court said, such right must be exercised bona fide and supported by cogent material demonstrating illegalit...