Flat secretary harassing store owner

Dear Client,
Commercial activities in residential areas are governed by the Zoning Laws. These laws are formulated by the local municipal authorities and relate to the division of land into zones, under which specific land uses are allowed or prohibited. One can use a residential area as a commercial space after obtaining the required legal permission from the municipal authority concerned. The laws pertaining to this may differ from state to state. According to a Supreme Court Judgment passed in the case of M.C. Mehta vs Union Of India & Ors on 16 February 2006, certain activities cannot be carried out in a residential area, which includes the Construction of a banquet hall, any trade or activity involving the use of hazardous, inflammable and polluting substances or process, Shops dealing in liquor, sale of construction materials, timber, iron, steel, sand, firewood, coal, Automotive repair or workshops, Professional activities except those by chartered accountants, architects, doctors and lawyers. So, first ensure whether necessary permission is obtained from the municipal authority(KMC) for the carrying out commercial activities in a residential building or not and take steps accordingly to resolve the issue. If required, consult with an Advocate to navigate the issue effectively.