The bench noted that the residents who occupy constructed areas in a housing project are entitled to ventilation, light and air, and adherence to fire safety norms.
"The purpose of stipulating a minimum distance comprehends several concerns. These include safeguarding the privacy of occupants and their enjoyment of basic civic amenities including access to well-ventilated areas where air and light are not blocked by the presence of close towering constructions," said the bench, adding that the prescription of a minimum distance also has a bearing on fire safety.
"In the event of a fire, there is a danger that the flames would rapidly spread from one structure to adjoining ones," it added.
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So finally a new mess has been created in the building construction industry affecting builder, flat owners and banks (whose loans are outstanding). This mess is similar to telecom industry mess where due to the definition of AGR, all the telecom players are in serious mess and debt trap (of course except the latest entrant).